How To Fix S#160 - HR comparison for role & is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: HR comparison for role & is incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#160 - HR comparison for role & is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message "S#160 HR comparison for role & is incomplete" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and is related to the authorization roles assigned to users. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or incompleteness in the role definition or the comparison of HR data for a specific role.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Role Definition: The role may not have been fully defined or may be missing necessary authorizations or objects.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to access certain HR data or transactions.
  Role Assignment Issues: The role may not be properly assigned to the user or may not be linked correctly to the HR data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the HR master data or organizational structure that affect the role comparison.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Definition:
  
  Go to the role maintenance transaction (e.g., PFCG) and verify that the role is fully defined.
  Ensure that all necessary authorization objects are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Adjust the role to include the necessary authorizations based on the findings.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the role is correctly assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Check if the user has the necessary organizational assignments that correspond to the role.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the HR master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the role comparison.
  Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that all relevant data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the role was recently transported from a development system to a production system, ensure that all necessary objects and authorizations were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to HR authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check Analysis)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, especially in the context of HR, to better understand how roles and authorizations interact.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.