How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES040 - &1 with role &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &1 with role &2 already exists

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES040 - &1 with role &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES040 indicates that there is an attempt to create or assign a role that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of role management within SAP, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in the Profile Generator (PFCG).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Role Creation: You are trying to create a new role with a name that already exists in the system.
  Role Assignment: You may be trying to assign a role to a user or a profile that is already assigned or exists.
  Transport Issues: If roles are being transported from one system to another, there may be conflicts if the role already exists in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check if the role you are trying to create already exists. If it does, you can either modify the existing role or choose a different name for the new role.
  
  
  
  Rename the Role:
  
  If you are creating a new role and it conflicts with an existing one, consider renaming the new role to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the error occurs during role assignment, verify the user or profile to which you are trying to assign the role. Ensure that the role is not already assigned to that user or profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arises during a transport process, check the transport logs and ensure that there are no conflicts with existing roles in the target system. You may need to adjust the transport request or resolve conflicts manually.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify roles. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and management.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check role assignments for users.
  SE03: Transport Organizer, for managing transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role management and this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FTVV_MESSAGES040 and manage your roles effectively in SAP.