How To Fix RSEC478 - Role &1 is an SAP role and will not be adjusted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Role &1 is an SAP role and will not be adjusted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC478 - Role &1 is an SAP role and will not be adjusted ?

  The SAP error message RSEC478 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) is an SAP standard role and, as such, it cannot be adjusted or modified in the context of the operation you are attempting to perform. This typically occurs in the context of authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Standard SAP Role: The role you are trying to adjust is a standard SAP role that is delivered by SAP and is not meant to be modified directly. These roles are predefined and are part of the SAP standard package.
  Authorization Management: The error may arise when you are trying to make changes to the role in transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) or when trying to assign or remove authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Copy: Instead of modifying the standard role directly, you should create a copy of the role. You can do this in transaction PFCG:
  
  Open transaction PFCG.
  Enter the name of the standard role you want to copy.
  Click on the "Copy Role" button.
  Provide a new name for the copied role and make your adjustments there.
  
  
  
  Use Custom Roles: Always prefer to create custom roles based on standard roles rather than modifying standard roles directly. This helps in maintaining the integrity of the standard roles and ensures that your customizations are preserved during system upgrades.
  
  
  Review Role Assignments: If you are trying to assign or remove the role from a user, ensure that you are working with a custom role rather than the standard one.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidelines on role management and best practices.
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding the concepts of authorization objects, profiles, and roles in SAP can help in effectively managing user access and security.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSEC478 error and manage your roles and authorizations effectively in SAP.