When you attempt to deactivate (make Inactive) a Salesforce user, you may receive the error: "We can't save your changes right now. Try again later."
This error occurs when the user is set as the default owner or automated user in one or more Salesforce configuration areas. The error message may vary depending on the feature where the user is referenced. This article walks through the Setup locations to check and update before retrying the deactivation.
This error is typically caused by the user being set as the default owner within one or more Salesforce configuration areas. From within Setup, search for each area below using the Quick Find search box and verify or update the default user assignment.
Ensure the Default Lead Creator is not set to this user. Click Edit and change to a different user if needed.
Ensure the Default Lead Owner is not set to this user. Click Edit and change to a different user if needed.
Ensure that both the Default Case Owner and the Automated Case User are not set to this user. Click Edit and change both to a different user if needed.
Ensure the Default Workflow User is not set to this user. Click Edit and change to a different user if needed.
Navigate to All Sites - Workspaces and ensure the Default Owner in the Record Ownership section under the Preferences tab is not set to this user. Select a different user if needed and click Save.
Once you have removed the user from all the above configurations, attempt to mark the user as Inactive again.
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