How To Fix SUID01211 - You cannot maintain address attribute '&3' in user administration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 211

• Message text: You cannot maintain address attribute '&3' in user administration.

What causes this issue?

This user is a business user of type 'Employee'.
According to Customizing (table maintenance using transaction SM30 for
table TBZ_V_EEWA_SRC), the user attribute '&V3&' cannot be changed using
user maintenance.
Technical Name:
Structure Name: '&V1&'
Field Name: '&V2&'

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01211 - You cannot maintain address attribute '&3' in user administration. ?

  The SAP error message SUID01211 indicates that you are trying to maintain an address attribute in user administration that is not allowed or is restricted. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify certain fields or attributes in the user master record that are not editable due to system settings or user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the specified address attribute.
  Field Status: The field you are trying to edit may be set as non-editable in the system configuration.
  User Type Restrictions: Certain user types (like service users) may have restrictions on what can be modified in their user profiles.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to specific address attributes for compliance or data integrity reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the address attributes. You can do this by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Review Field Status: Check the field status configuration in the system to see if the attribute is set to be non-editable. This can be done in transaction SPRO under the relevant user administration settings.
  Consult with Basis or Security Team: If you do not have the necessary authorizations or if the field status needs to be changed, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  Use Alternative Methods: If the attribute cannot be changed directly, consider if there are alternative methods to update the information, such as using a different transaction or program that allows for the modification of that attribute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user administration and address management for further insights into restrictions and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.