How To Fix S#118 - The menu was constructed from the menus of the roles it contains

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The menu was constructed from the menus of the roles it contains

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#118 - The menu was constructed from the menus of the roles it contains ?

  The SAP error message S#118, which states "The menu was constructed from the menus of the roles it contains," typically occurs when there is an issue with the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the menu structure for a user is being generated based on the roles assigned to that user.
  Cause:
  
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured, or there may be conflicts between the roles.
  Menu Structure: The menu structure may not be correctly set up in the roles, leading to issues when trying to display the menu.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transactions or menu items, which can lead to incomplete menu displays.
  Role Assignment: The user may have multiple roles assigned, and the system is trying to consolidate the menus from these roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the menus in the roles are correctly defined and do not have any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after the user attempts to access a transaction.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the transactions they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Check if the user has multiple roles assigned that may conflict with each other. If so, consider consolidating roles or adjusting the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Menu Maintenance:
  
  If you have access, you can manually adjust the menu structure in the role using transaction PFCG. Ensure that the menu items are correctly linked to the transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the menu displays correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and menu configuration.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check the roles assigned to a user.
  SU53: Authorization check to diagnose authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.