How To Fix PFO1094 - Role &1: ADD can only be used for non-unique roles

PFO1094 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Role &1: ADD can only be used for non-unique roles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1094 - Role &1: ADD can only be used for non-unique roles ?

  The SAP error message PFO1094 indicates that there is an issue with the role assignment in the context of the Profile Generator (PFCG) or the Role Management in SAP. Specifically, the error states that the "ADD" operation can only be used for non-unique roles. This typically occurs when you are trying to add a role that is defined as unique to a user or a profile, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unique Role Definition: The role you are trying to add is defined as a unique role in the system. Unique roles are designed to be assigned to only one user or one object at a time.
  Role Assignment Attempt: You are attempting to add this unique role to a user or a profile, which violates the constraints of the role's definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Definition: Verify the role definition in transaction PFCG. If the role is indeed marked as unique, you cannot add it