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Error: 'Cannot alter the user' in Admin Tool

In this article, we look at how to fix the 'Cannot alter the user' error when changing a user's password in the Admin Tool.

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Written by Yusef Abulaynain
Updated over 5 months ago

Error:

‘Cannot alter the user 'xxx', because it does not exist or you do not have permission.’

If you're getting this error; it might mean the user's profile isn't fully set up.
Please raise a new case online and reference the title of this article providing the following details:

  • User's name.

  • User ID.

  • Whether the user should have database access.

  • The environment for the user ID MOSPROD, MOSDEV, MOSREP.

📌 Note: If you’re using Mosaic version 21.2.0.0 or later, you’ll need to use the User Management functionality from the Configuration Tools menu to create accounts and reset passwords.

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