Symptom
- An error occurs when attempting to upload user role assignments using the template in the Maintain Business Users app.
- Error message: "You cannot remove the IAM Administrator permission from yourself."
- The template used does not include the user's id.
- Additional roles are being added to users that are not listed in the template when using "add to existing user role assignments".
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to the Maintain Business Users app.
- Choose Upload > Upload User Role Assignments.
- From the dropdown, select "Overwrite Existing User Role Assignments".
- Upload the template file.
Cause
The upload template did not include the required User Name for the affected users. User Name is required to update user role assignments.
Resolution
- Open your Upload User Role Assignments template.
- Ensure the column User Name is present and populated for every user whose roles you intend to update.
- Verify the listed business roles in the file reflect the target state (for Overwrite) or the additions (for Add to Existing).
- Save the template and upload it again via Maintain Business Users > Upload > Upload User Role Assignments.
- If using Overwrite Existing User Role Assignments, confirm you are not attempting to remove the IAM Administrator permission from your own user, as this action is not allowed.
- If needed, repeat the upload using the "Add to Existing User Role Assignments" option and validate that the expected roles are applied.
See Also
- Refer to: How to Maintain Business Users
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