How To Fix W_CB288 - Extended user settings require the new setting screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Extended user settings require the new setting screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB288 - Extended user settings require the new setting screen ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB288 Extended user settings require the new setting screen
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a user tries to access or modify extended user settings in SAP, but the system detects that the user is still using the old (classic) user settings screen instead of the new (enhanced) user settings screen. The extended user settings functionality requires the new user settings screen to be active.
  In other words, the system expects the user to switch to the new user settings UI because the extended settings are not supported or manageable in the old screen.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP introduced a new user settings screen (transaction SU3 or SU01 with the new UI) that supports additional or extended user parameters and settings.
  If a user tries to maintain extended user settings via the old screen, the system issues this warning to prompt the user to switch to the new screen.
  This is often related to user parameters, profiles, or personalization settings that are only manageable in the new UI.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the new user settings screen:
  
  Instead of using the old user maintenance transaction or screen, use the new user settings screen.
  Typically, you can access the new user settings screen via transaction SU3 (Maintain Own User Profile) or SU01 (User Maintenance) with the new UI enabled.
  
  
  
  Switch to the new UI:
  
  If your SAP GUI or system is still defaulting to the old user settings screen, check if the new UI is activated.
  Sometimes, this requires a system parameter or user parameter to enable the new user settings screen.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes or system documentation:
  
  SAP may have notes or documentation describing how to enable or switch to the new user settings screen.
  For example, SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if known) might describe the activation steps.
  
  
  
  Consult your SAP Basis or Security team:
  
  They can verify if the system is configured to allow the new user settings screen.
  They can also check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the new screen.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SU3 — Maintain Own User Profile (new user settings screen)
  SU01 — User Maintenance (may have old and new UI modes)
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Version:
  
  Ensure you are using a SAP GUI version that supports the new user settings screen.
  
  
  
  User Parameters:
  
  Extended user settings often include additional parameters or personalization options that are not available in the old screen.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W_CB288 or extended user settings.
  
  
  
  System Profile Parameters:
  
  Sometimes, system profile parameters control which user settings screen is active.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_CB288 Extended user settings require the new setting screen means you need to switch from the old user settings screen to the new one to manage extended user settings. Use transaction SU3 or the new UI in SU01 to maintain these settings.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide your SAP system version and the transaction you are using when the message appears.