How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOCATION073 - Role &1 has already been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOCATION -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Role &1 has already been assigned

What causes this issue?

Check that the role assignment to the location is correct.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

For each location, only a single assignment of an environment manager is
possible. Make sure the assigned person responsible is the environmental
manager for the selected location.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION073 - Role &1 has already been assigned ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION073 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a role to a user or a business partner that has already been assigned. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management, particularly in the SAP Cloud Platform or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the role you are trying to assign to a user or business partner is already associated with that user or business partner. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Role Assignment: The role is already assigned to the user or business partner in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the role assignment process.
  Data Entry Error: The role might have been assigned previously, and the user is attempting to assign it again without realizing it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Role Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the user or business partner management area in your SAP system.
  Check the current roles assigned to the user or business partner to confirm if the role in question is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Role Assignment:
  
  If the role is indeed assigned and you want to change it, you may need to remove the existing assignment before reassigning it.
  Use the appropriate transaction code (like SU01 for users or BP for business partners) to manage role assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Role Management Procedures:
  
  Ensure that your role assignment procedures are clear and that users are aware of existing roles to avoid duplicate assignments in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to role management for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and BP (Business Partner) for managing roles and users.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue.
  Role Management Best Practices: Implement best practices for role management to minimize the chances of encountering similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_EHFND_LOCATION073 error and manage role assignments effectively in your SAP system.