How To Fix 01864 - &1 is a generated profile. Assignment is therefore impossible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 864

• Message text: &1 is a generated profile. Assignment is therefore impossible.

What causes this issue?

The profile &V1& was generated from a role. You cannot assign a
generated profile to a user directly.

System Response

The profile could not be assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01864 - &1 is a generated profile. Assignment is therefore impossible. ?

  The SAP error message "01864 &1 is a generated profile. Assignment is therefore impossible." typically occurs when you are trying to assign a generated profile to a user or a role in the SAP system. This error indicates that the profile you are attempting to assign is not a manually created profile but rather a generated one, which cannot be assigned in the same way as standard profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Generated Profile: The profile you are trying to assign is automatically generated by the system, often as a result of role or authorization changes.
  Profile Type: Generated profiles are usually created for specific purposes, such as derived from roles or based on certain conditions, and they may not be intended for direct assignment.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions in place that prevent the assignment of generated profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Type: Verify if the profile you are trying to assign is indeed a generated profile. You can do this by checking the profile details in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Use Roles Instead: Instead of assigning the generated profile directly, assign the role that contains the generated profile. Roles are designed to manage authorizations and can include multiple profiles.
  Review Role Configuration: If you need specific authorizations, consider modifying the role to include the necessary authorizations or create a new role that meets your requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how to manage profiles and roles effectively.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SUIM - User Information System
  
  
  Profile Types: Understand the difference between generated profiles and manually created profiles.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and the authorization object.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage user authorizations effectively in your SAP system.