How To Fix /ISDFPS/ROLES057 - Role &1: organizational level fields do not need updating

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ROLES -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Role &1: organizational level fields do not need updating

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES057 - Role &1: organizational level fields do not need updating ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES057 indicates that there is an attempt to update organizational level fields in a role that does not require such updates. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to modify organizational level fields (like company code, plant, etc.) in a role that is not set up to allow such changes.
  The role is configured in a way that it does not require updates to these fields, possibly due to the role's design or the way it is linked to organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Review the role configuration in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the organizational levels are correctly set up and that you are not trying to change fields that should remain static.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Levels:
  
  Verify if the organizational levels you are trying to update are indeed necessary for the role. If they are not needed, you may need to remove the update attempt.
  
  
  
  Role Transport:
  
  If you are transporting roles between systems (e.g., from development to production), ensure that the transport does not include unnecessary changes to organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that any changes to organizational levels are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to role management and organizational levels for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the role to ensure that it functions as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance (to check user assignments to roles)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and organizational levels.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.