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KB0727245

Unable to remove security admin from users


783 Views Last updated : Oct 31, 2022 public Copy Permalink
KB Summary by Now Assist

Issue

Unable to remove security admin role from users.

Cause

The user does not have the right access control to proceed.

Resolution

In order to remove the security admin role from users, you need to either:

  • Elevate your role
  • Have the user_admin role
  • Have the admin role and review the following 2 ACLs (either check admin override or add admin role)
    • /sys_security_acl.do?sys_id=d3425177d712110006a54187ed61032b
    • /sys_security_acl.do?sys_id=cce5ee07d712110006a54187ed61038c

 


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