How To Fix SUWL002 - User cannot be assigned. Same key already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUWL - Messages related to UWL

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User cannot be assigned. Same key already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUWL002 - User cannot be assigned. Same key already exists ?

  The SAP error message SUWL002 ("User cannot be assigned. Same key already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to assign a user to a role or a profile in the SAP system, but there is already an existing assignment with the same key (e.g., user ID, role, or profile).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the user you are trying to assign already has the same role or profile assigned to them.
  Role Conflict: There may be a conflict in the role assignments, where the same role is being attempted to be assigned multiple times.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the role assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the "Roles" tab to see if the role you are trying to assign is already listed.
  If it is, you do not need to assign it again.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If you find that the role is already assigned and you need to make changes, you can remove the existing assignment and then reassign it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU10:
  
  If you are trying to assign roles to multiple users, consider using transaction SU10 (Mass User Maintenance) to manage user roles more efficiently.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign roles. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Role Definitions:
  
  If you are managing roles, ensure that the role definitions do not have conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user and role management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.