How To Fix FSSC_RDS111 - Business role &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS - Financial Shared Service Center, RDS

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Business role &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS111 - Business role &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS111 indicates that a business role you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Fiori applications when managing business roles in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new business role with a name that is already in use. Each business role in SAP must have a unique identifier, and if you try to create a role with a name that matches an existing one, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Roles:
  
  Use the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to check if the business role already exists. You can search for the role by its name or part of its name.
  If you find the role, you can either modify it or use it as a template for your new role.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Role:
  
  If you need to create a new role and the existing one is not suitable for modification, consider renaming your new business role to something unique.
  
  
  
  Role Management:
  
  Ensure that you have proper role management practices in place to avoid duplication. This includes maintaining a naming convention for roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and planning to transport roles to a production environment, ensure that the role does not already exist in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Roles:
  
  Sometimes, roles may be inactive but still exist in the system. You can check for inactive roles and decide whether to delete or rename them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for managing roles.
  SU01: User Maintenance, to check user assignments to roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and best practices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to role management that may address this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSSC_RDS111 error and manage your business roles effectively in SAP.