How To Fix S#167 - Role & has already been derived.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Role & has already been derived.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#167 - Role & has already been derived. ?

  The SAP error message S#167, which states "Role & has already been derived," typically occurs in the context of role management and authorization in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system has attempted to derive a role that has already been assigned or derived for a user or a position, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Role Assignment: The role in question has already been assigned to the user or derived from another role, causing the system to reject the attempt to derive it again.
  Role Hierarchy Issues: If roles are derived based on a hierarchy, there may be a conflict in the way roles are structured or assigned.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the way authorizations are set up, leading to conflicts in role derivation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Assignments: Review the user’s role assignments in the user master record (transaction code SU01) to see if the role is already assigned.
  Role Derivation Logic: Examine the role derivation logic in your system (transaction code PFCG) to ensure that roles are not being derived multiple times unnecessarily.
  Role Hierarchy Review: If using role hierarchies, ensure that the hierarchy is set up correctly and that there are no circular dependencies or conflicts.
  Authorization Checks: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to derive the role. You may need to adjust the authorizations or the role definitions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to role management and authorization to understand any specific configurations that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (for checking user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and authorization errors.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly audit role assignments and derivations to prevent conflicts and ensure that users have the appropriate access without redundancy.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.