How To Fix /PICM/UI108 - Duplicate entry for role ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Duplicate entry for role ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI108 - Duplicate entry for role ID ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI108 Duplicate entry for role ID typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when there is an attempt to assign a role that already exists for a user or a group. This can happen during user role assignment or when configuring roles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Role Assignment: The error indicates that the role ID you are trying to assign is already assigned to the user or group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of roles in the system, leading to duplicate entries.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistent data in the user-role assignment tables can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Role Assignments:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user or group.
  If the role is already assigned, you may not need to assign it again.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Role:
  
  If you find that the role is indeed duplicated, you can remove the duplicate entry from the user or group.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Check the role configuration in transaction PFCG to ensure that there are no duplicate entries in the role definitions.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on user-role assignments to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This can often be done through transaction SUIM or other relevant reports.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the roles were transported from another system, ensure that the transport did not create duplicates. You may need to check the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to user and role management for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  User Management Best Practices: Implement best practices for user and role management to avoid such issues in the future, such as regular audits of user roles and permissions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.