How To Fix S#080 - Responsibility &1 of type &2 in client &3: Already exists

S#080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Responsibility &1 of type &2 in client &3: Already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#080 - Responsibility &1 of type &2 in client &3: Already exists ?

  The SAP error message "S#080 Responsibility &1 of type &2 in client &3: Already exists" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or assign a responsibility (such as a role or authorization) that already exists in the specified client. This error is common when managing user roles and authorizations in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The responsibility (role or authorization) you are trying to create or assign already exists in the system for the specified client.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry when trying to create the responsibility.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to prevent duplicate responsibilities for certain roles or users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Responsibilities: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the responsibility already exists for the user or role you are working with.
  Look for the specific responsibility type and client mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Modify