How To Fix 01685 - Text comparison for roles of system &1 partially performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Text comparison for roles of system &1 partially performed

What causes this issue?

Your CUA central system is configured in such a way that existing
assignments to users are also deleted during the automatic text co
mparison for deleted roles.
An error occurred when attempting to remove the invalid roles from the
user master records.

System Response

All possible changes are performed.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the subsequent messages in the log and repeat the failed actions
for the affected users manually.
You can do this individually in transactions SU01 or SU10 in the CUA
central system, or use report SUSR_ZBV_GET_RECEIVER_PROFILES in the CUA
central system with the option "Delete Invalid Assignments". Note that,
to do this, you also require authorization to remove role assignments in
the affected user groups.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01685 - Text comparison for roles of system &1 partially performed ?

  The SAP error message "01685 Text comparison for roles of system &1 partially performed" typically occurs during the process of comparing roles in a system landscape, particularly when dealing with user roles and authorizations in SAP systems. This error indicates that the text comparison for roles between the source and target systems has not been fully completed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Role Comparison: The error suggests that the text comparison for roles has been initiated but not completed. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Network issues or interruptions during the comparison process.
  System performance issues leading to timeouts.
  Missing or inconsistent role definitions in the source or target system.
  Authorization issues preventing the comparison from completing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how roles are compared.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the roles are being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Re-run the Comparison: The first step is to re-run the text comparison for roles. This can often resolve temporary issues that may have caused the initial comparison to fail.
  
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the comparison was not fully performed.
  
  
  Verify Role Definitions: Ensure that the roles being compared exist in both systems and that they are correctly defined. Check for any discrepancies in role names or descriptions.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the comparison has the necessary authorizations to access and compare the roles in both systems.
  
  
  System Performance: If the system is experiencing performance issues, consider optimizing the system or running the comparison during off-peak hours.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the roles are being transported, check the transport request for any errors or issues. Ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts for a deeper understanding of how roles are structured and compared.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.