How To Fix 01782 - The role with the same name, &1, is displayed in central system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 782

• Message text: The role with the same name, &1, is displayed in central system &2

What causes this issue?

By default, the role is to be displayed in the system for which the role
assignment exists.
The prerequisite for this is that trusted system RFC connections have
been set up from the central system to the child system.
Otherwise, the role <ZU>cannot</> be displayed directly in the child
system, but instead the role with the same name in the central system is
displayed.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

For more information, see SAP Note 1053026.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01782 - The role with the same name, &1, is displayed in central system &2 ?

  The SAP error message 01782 indicates that there is a conflict with a role name in the central system. Specifically, it means that a role with the same name already exists in the central system, which can lead to issues when trying to create or modify roles in a distributed environment.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios involving:
  
  Central User Administration (CUA): When you are trying to create or modify a role in a child system that has the same name as a role in the central system.
  Role Synchronization: If roles are being synchronized between systems and there is a naming conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Roles:
  
  Go to the central system (system &2 in the error message) and check the existing roles. You can do this using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for the role with the name specified in the error message (&1).
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete the Role:
  
  If the role in the central system is not needed, you can delete it or rename it to avoid the conflict.
  If the role is needed, consider renaming the role you are trying to create or modify in the child system to ensure it has a unique name.
  
  
  
  Role Transport:
  
  If you are working with role transports, ensure that the transport requests are correctly configured and that there are no conflicts in role names across systems.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify roles in both the central and child systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to role management and CUA for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU10 - Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Role Management Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for role naming conventions and management in a distributed SAP environment to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your role management tasks in SAP.