How To Fix SUID01207 - Local User indicator is not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Local User indicator is not set

What causes this issue?

Since the Technical User indicator is not set, no changes were made.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01207 - Local User indicator is not set ?

  The SAP error message SUID01207 indicates that the "Local User indicator is not set." This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a user in the SAP system, and the system expects a local user to be defined, but it is not.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  User Type Configuration: The user you are trying to create or modify is not set as a local user in the system.
  Missing User Parameters: The necessary parameters for defining a local user are not configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the action may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify local users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SUID01207 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Type:
  
  Ensure that the user you are trying to create or modify is intended to be a local user. You can do this by checking the user type settings in the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  
  
  
  Set Local User Indicator:
  
  If you are creating a new user, make sure to set the "Local User" indicator in the user creation screen (SU01). This is usually a checkbox that needs to be selected.
  
  
  
  Review User Parameters:
  
  Check the user parameters and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. This includes the user type, roles, and profiles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to create or modify users. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the appropriate roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to user management and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SU02: Profile Maintenance
  
  
  User Types: Understand the different user types in SAP (e.g., dialog users, service users, etc.) and their implications for user management.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control user management activities (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SUID01207 error and successfully manage local users in your SAP system.