How To Fix S#158 - Role &1 is still assigned to users

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Role &1 is still assigned to users

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#158 - Role &1 is still assigned to users ?

  The SAP error message S#158 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) is still assigned to users, which prevents certain actions, such as deleting or modifying the role. This is a common issue in SAP environments, particularly when managing user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the role you are trying to delete or modify is still assigned to one or more users in the system. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that users retain the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the role from all users who are currently assigned to it. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify Users Assigned to the Role:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check which users are assigned to the role.
  In PFCG, enter the role name and navigate to the "User" tab to see the list of users assigned to that role.
  
  
  
  Remove the Role from Users:
  
  For each user listed, you can either:
  
  Manually remove the role from the user’s profile in SU01.
  Use transaction SU10 (Mass User Maintenance) to remove the role from multiple users at once.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Derived Roles:
  
  If the role is a derived role, ensure that it is not assigned to any users through its parent role.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once the role has been removed from all users, you can proceed with the action you were attempting (e.g., deleting or modifying the role).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to run reports on user assignments)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they are up to date and that users only have the necessary access.
  Implement a role management process to track role assignments and changes.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#158 error and manage your SAP roles effectively.