How To Fix O7409 - Role assignment already exists as a deletion instruction.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Role assignment already exists as a deletion instruction.

What causes this issue?

You have just issued a deletion instruction for a previously existing
version of the partner role assignment with:
Partner role (current value &V3&)
Validity period start date (current value &V1&)
Validity period start time (current value &V2&).
This deletion instruction must be saved before a new partner role
assignment with the above identifiers can be created.

System Response

Partner role creation processing cannot continue until entry is
modified or deletion instruction is saved.

How to fix this error?

Save the business location data and restart the transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7409 - Role assignment already exists as a deletion instruction. ?

  The SAP error message O7409, which states "Role assignment already exists as a deletion instruction," typically occurs in the context of user role management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a role to a user that is already marked for deletion in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Deletion Instruction: The role you are trying to assign to a user has been flagged for deletion. This means that the role is no longer active or is in the process of being removed from the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the user-role assignment data, where the system is trying to process a role that is in a transitional state (e.g., being deleted).
  User Master Record Issues: The user master record may have conflicting information regarding role assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Status: Verify the status of the role in question. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and checking if the role is indeed marked for deletion.
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the role is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag from the role. This can be done in the role maintenance transaction (PFCG) by editing the role and ensuring it is active.
  Reassign Roles: If the role is not needed anymore, ensure that you are not trying to assign it to any users. Instead, assign a different role that is active and not marked for deletion.
  User Master Record: Check the user master record (transaction SU01) for any inconsistencies or issues related to role assignments. Make sure that the user does not have any roles that are flagged for deletion.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that the role is correctly configured in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  SUIM: User information system (to check user roles)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and user authorizations for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation, as they may have access to logs and additional tools to diagnose the problem.