How To Fix SUSR_CUA_TOOLS055 - The selected system &1 is the CUA central system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CUA_TOOLS - Additional Tools for Central User Administration

• Message number: 055

• Message text: The selected system &1 is the CUA central system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CUA_TOOLS055 - The selected system &1 is the CUA central system ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CUA_TOOLS055 indicates that the selected system is the Central User Administration (CUA) central system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that is not allowed in the central system context, such as trying to create or modify users directly in the central system instead of in the child systems.
  Cause:
  The CUA central system is designed to manage user administration for multiple child systems. Actions like creating or modifying users should be performed in the child systems, as the central system is primarily responsible for managing the distribution of user data to those child systems.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Action: Determine what action you were trying to perform when you encountered the error. Common actions include creating or modifying user accounts.
  
  
  Switch to Child System: Instead of performing the action in the central system, log into one of the child systems that is managed by the CUA. You can find the list of child systems in the CUA configuration.
  
  
  Perform User Management in Child System: Once logged into the appropriate child system, perform the user management tasks (create, modify, delete users) there.
  
  
  Use CUA for User Distribution: If you need to create or modify users centrally, do so in the CUA transaction (e.g., SU01) and ensure that the changes are distributed to the child systems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  CUA Overview: Central User Administration (CUA) allows for centralized management of user accounts across multiple SAP systems. It simplifies user administration by allowing administrators to manage users in one central location.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SCUA: CUA Administration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on CUA setup and user management processes.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform user management tasks in the child systems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage user accounts effectively within your SAP landscape.