How To Fix S#159 - Role &1 is still used in composite roles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Role &1 is still used in composite roles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#159 - Role &1 is still used in composite roles ?

  The SAP error message S#159 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) is still being used in composite roles. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a role that is part of a composite role structure in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Role Dependency: The role you are trying to delete or modify is included in one or more composite roles. Composite roles are roles that group multiple single roles together for easier management and assignment.
  Role Assignment: Users may still be assigned to the composite role that includes the role you are trying to change.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Composite Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to check which composite roles include the role in question.
  In the PFCG transaction, navigate to the composite roles and check their assigned single roles.
  
  
  
  Remove Role from Composite Roles:
  
  If you find that the role is indeed part of one or more composite roles, you will need to remove it from those composite roles.
  Open each composite role that includes the role and remove the role from the list of assigned single roles.
  
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Ensure that no users are currently assigned to the composite role that includes the role you want to delete or modify. If users are assigned, you may need to reassign them to a different role or remove their access temporarily.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Role:
  
  Once the role is no longer part of any composite roles and no users are assigned to it, you should be able to delete or modify the role without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that all changes are properly captured in a transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01: User maintenance, to check user assignments.
  SUIM: User Information System, to analyze roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and clean up roles and composite roles to avoid dependency issues.
  Document role assignments and changes to maintain clarity in role management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to role management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#159 error and manage your roles effectively in SAP.