How To Fix S#059 - Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: Assignment not copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: Assignment not copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#059 - Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: Assignment not copied ?

  The SAP error message S#059 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a role in a specific client. This error typically occurs during the process of copying user roles or profiles from one client to another, often during client copy operations or when trying to assign roles to users.
  Cause:
  The error message "Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: Assignment not copied" can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Role Not Available: The role you are trying to copy or assign does not exist in the target client.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to copy or assign the role.
  Role Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the type of role (e.g., single role vs. composite role) being copied.
  Client-Specific Settings: Certain roles may have client-specific settings that prevent them from being copied to another client.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S#059 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify that the role you are trying to copy or assign exists in the target client. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) in the target client.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to copy or assign roles. You may need to check the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  Role Type Verification: Confirm that the role type you are trying to copy matches the expected type in the target client. If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the role or create a new one.
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings: Investigate if there are any client-specific settings or dependencies that are preventing the role from being copied. You may need to adjust these settings.
  
  
  Transport Logs: If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Manual Assignment: If copying the role is not possible, consider manually assigning the necessary authorizations to the user in the target client.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that may be affecting role assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Client Copy Documentation: Review SAP documentation on client copy processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the S#059 error and implement an appropriate solution.