How To Fix /ISDFPS/ROLES011 - Derived roles exist for role &1 that is to be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ROLES -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Derived roles exist for role &1 that is to be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES011 - Derived roles exist for role &1 that is to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES011 indicates that you are trying to delete a role in the SAP system, but there are derived roles associated with the role you are attempting to delete. Derived roles are roles that inherit authorizations from a parent role, and SAP does not allow the deletion of a parent role if derived roles exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  You are attempting to delete a role that has one or more derived roles linked to it.
  The system enforces this restriction to maintain the integrity of the authorization structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a couple of options:
  
  
  Delete Derived Roles First:
  
  Identify the derived roles associated with the role you want to delete.
  Delete the derived roles first before attempting to delete the parent role.
  You can find derived roles by using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and checking the role details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Structure:
  
  If you do not want to delete the derived roles, consider adjusting the