How To Fix 01855 - Composite role & does not contain any single roles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Composite role & does not contain any single roles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01855 - Composite role & does not contain any single roles ?

  The SAP error message "01855 Composite role & does not contain any single roles" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a composite role in SAP, but the composite role does not contain any single roles. A composite role is a role that groups together multiple single roles, allowing for easier management of authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  No Single Roles Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the composite role you are trying to create or modify does not have any single roles assigned to it.
  Incorrect Role Type: You may be mistakenly trying to create a composite role when you actually need to create a single role.
  Role Deletion: If single roles that were previously assigned to the composite role have been deleted or are no longer valid, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Single Roles: To resolve the error, you need to assign at least one single role to the composite role. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the composite role in the SAP role maintenance transaction (PFCG).
  Going to the "Roles" tab.
  Adding existing single roles to the composite role.
  
  
  
  Check Role Validity: Ensure that the single roles you are trying to assign are valid and have not been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Create a New Composite Role: If you intended to create a new composite role, ensure that you first create or identify the single roles you want to include.
  
  
  Review Role Structure: If you are modifying an existing composite role, review its structure to ensure that it still meets your requirements and contains the necessary single roles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The primary transaction code for managing roles in SAP is PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Role Types: Understand the difference between single roles and composite roles. Single roles contain specific authorizations, while composite roles are collections of single roles.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, which includes roles, profiles, and authorizations, to better manage user access and security.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your composite roles in SAP.