How To Fix UA_SM1017 - Type &1 was changed

UA_SM1017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Type &1 was changed

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UA_SM1017 - Details

• The SAP error message UA_SM1017, which states "Type &1 was changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's User Administration or Security Management. This message indicates that a specific object type (denoted by &1) has been modified, which can affect user authorizations or roles.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Object Types: The object type referenced in the error message has been altered. This could be due to changes in the configuration, updates to the system, or modifications made by an administrator.
  Authorization Issues: The change may lead to inconsistencies in user authorizations, especially if the user roles or profiles are dependent on the modified object type.
  Transport Requests: If changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment, this could trigger the error if the transport was not executed correctly or if there are inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Logs: Review the change logs to identify what modifications were made to the object type. This can help