How To Fix 01856 - No profiles for the contained single roles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 856

• Message text: No profiles for the contained single roles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01856 - No profiles for the contained single roles ?

  The SAP error message "01856 No profiles for the contained single roles" typically occurs in the context of user authorization and role management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there are no authorization profiles assigned to the single roles that are part of a composite role. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profiles: The single roles that are included in the composite role do not have any associated authorization profiles. This can happen if the roles were created without proper authorization objects or if the profiles were deleted or not generated.
  Role Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the roles, such as incorrect assignment or missing authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the profiles due to transport errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Single Roles: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Open the single roles that are part of the composite role.
  Verify if the authorization profiles are generated. If not, generate them by clicking on the "Generate" button in the Authorization tab.
  
  
  
  Assign Profiles:
  
  If the single roles do not have any profiles, you may need to assign the necessary authorization objects and generate the profiles again.
  
  
  
  Review Composite Role:
  
  Ensure that the composite role is correctly configured to include the single roles. Check if the single roles are active and properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the roles were transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the roles or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after attempting to access a transaction. This can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to role management and authorization profiles for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and authorization profiles.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review and audit roles and authorizations to ensure they are correctly assigned and maintained.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "01856 No profiles for the contained single roles" and ensure that your roles are properly configured in the SAP system.