How To Fix SV867 - User &1 cannot be deleted. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 867

• Message text: User &1 cannot be deleted. See long text.

What causes this issue?

Changes made by user <(>&<)>1 are recorded in the table change log with
reference to user <(>&<)>1.

System Response

User <(>&<)>1 is entered in the field for the user name ("USERNAME") in
the audit-relevant table DBTABLOG. This table records changes in
Customizing activities and tables. Therefore, the user cannot be deleted
until the entries in the table change log have been archived or deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV867 - User &1 cannot be deleted. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message SV867 indicates that a specific user (denoted by &1) cannot be deleted from the system. This error typically arises due to various reasons related to user management and system security. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User is Assigned to Roles or Profiles: The user may be assigned to roles or profiles that are still in use or required by the system.
  User is a Reference User: The user might be a reference user for other users, which prevents deletion.
  User has Open Sessions: If the user is currently logged in or has open sessions, the system will not allow deletion.
  User is Part of a Group: The user may be part of a user group that is still active.
  System Authorizations: The user may have authorizations that are critical for system operations, preventing deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Assignments: Review the roles and profiles assigned to the user. If