How To Fix ACM_UI047 - Orphaned Aspect: "&1" cannot be deleted, because it is used in &2 role(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_UI - Message-Class for all ACM-UIs

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Orphaned Aspect: "&1" cannot be deleted, because it is used in &2 role(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_UI047 - Orphaned Aspect: "&1" cannot be deleted, because it is used in &2 role(s) ?

  The SAP error message ACM_UI047 indicates that you are trying to delete an "orphaned aspect" that is still being referenced in one or more roles. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Authorization Management or Access Control modules, where aspects (which can be thought of as attributes or properties) are linked to roles that define user permissions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The aspect you are trying to delete is still associated with one or more roles in the system.
  The system enforces referential integrity, preventing the deletion of an aspect that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Roles: Check which roles are using the aspect. The error message indicates that the aspect is used in &2 role(s). You need to identify these roles.
  
  
  Remove the Aspect from Roles:
  
  Navigate to the role management area in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like PFCG).
  Open each role that is using the aspect and remove the reference to the orphaned aspect.
  Save the changes to the roles.
  
  
  
  Delete the Aspect: Once the aspect is no longer referenced in any roles, you should be able to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the aspect in other configurations or objects within the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage roles and users effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Authorization Management and Access Control for more detailed information on aspects and roles.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the roles to ensure that the necessary permissions are still intact and that users can perform their required tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACM_UI047 error and successfully delete the orphaned aspect.