How To Fix EPRO452 - Profile &1 is not an elementary profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Profile &1 is not an elementary profile

What causes this issue?

The profile &v1& that was entered has the profile category &v2&.

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?

To carry out a parallel update for a formula profile, you must use a
profile from the 'elementary profile' profile category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO452 - Profile &1 is not an elementary profile ?

  The SAP error message EPRO452 indicates that the profile specified in the system is not recognized as an elementary profile. This typically occurs in the context of authorization management, where profiles are used to define user permissions and roles.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Profile Name: The profile name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Non-Elementary Profile: The profile may be a composite profile or a role rather than an elementary profile. Elementary profiles are basic profiles that contain specific authorizations.
  Profile Deletion or Inactivation: The profile may have been deleted or is no longer active in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects associated with the profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Profile Name: Check the profile name for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct elementary profile name.
  Check Profile Type: Confirm that the profile you are trying to use is indeed an elementary profile. You can do this by checking in transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) or SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Profile Existence: Use transaction SU03 (Maintain Authorizations) to check if the profile exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or use a different profile.
  Review Profile Assignments: If you are assigning profiles to users, ensure that the profiles are correctly assigned and that there are no conflicts with other roles or profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on profiles and authorization management.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP system administrator or security team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary Profile: A basic profile that contains specific authorizations for users.
  Composite Profile: A profile that combines multiple elementary profiles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG, SU01, and SU03 for managing profiles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPRO452 error and implement a solution.