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

S#118 - Overview

• 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