How To Fix WSS004 - Error when saving the profile

WSS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error when saving the profile

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while saving the profile in the database.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WSS004 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WSS004 - Error when saving the profile
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WSS004 typically occurs when there is a problem saving a user profile in SAP. This can be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization issues: The user attempting to save the profile does not have sufficient authorization.
  Inconsistent or invalid profile data: The profile data being saved contains invalid or inconsistent entries.
  System or database issues: Problems with the SAP system or database that prevent the profile from being saved.
  Locking conflicts: The profile might be locked by another user or process.
  Transport or client-specific restrictions: Sometimes profiles cannot be saved due to client-specific settings or transport layer restrictions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSS004 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or change profiles.
  Relevant authorization objects include S_USER_GRP and S_USER_PRO.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Profile Data:
  
  Review the profile data for any invalid