How To Fix MIMES052 - Folder & already has folder role &

MIMES052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMES - MIME Repository

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Folder & already has folder role &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMES052 - Folder & already has folder role & ?

  The SAP error message MIMES052 typically indicates that there is an issue with the folder role assignment in the SAP system. This error occurs when you attempt to assign a folder role to a folder that already has a role assigned to it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  The error arises when you try to assign a new role to a folder that already has an existing role. In SAP, each folder can only have one role assigned to it at a time, and attempting to assign a second role leads to this error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Role Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the folder in question and check which role is currently assigned to it. You can do this through the SAP GUI or the relevant transaction code (e.g., SCC1 for client copy, SCC4 for client settings, etc.).
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Role:
  
  If you need to assign a new role, you must