How To Fix UD010 - EDM authorization of user & already exists

UD010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 010

• Message text: EDM authorization of user & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD010 - EDM authorization of user & already exists ?

  The SAP error message UD010, which states "EDM authorization of user & already exists," typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) module within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or assign a user authorization that already exists for the specified user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Authorization: The primary cause of this error is that the user you are trying to assign an EDM authorization to already has that authorization assigned. This can happen if the authorization was previously set up and you are trying to create it again.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or user management settings that are causing the system to incorrectly identify existing authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Authorizations:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the authorizations assigned to the user in question. Look for the specific EDM authorization that is causing the conflict.
  If the authorization already exists,