How To Fix S#258 - There is a request conflict in the inheritance hierarchy of role &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: There is a request conflict in the inheritance hierarchy of role &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#258 - There is a request conflict in the inheritance hierarchy of role &. ?

  The SAP error message S#258 indicates that there is a conflict in the inheritance hierarchy of a role. This typically occurs when there are conflicting authorizations or roles that are being inherited from parent roles to child roles, leading to ambiguity in the authorization checks.
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Authorizations: The role you are trying to assign or modify has conflicting authorizations inherited from its parent roles. This can happen if two parent roles grant different permissions for the same object.
  Circular Inheritance: If roles are set up in a way that creates a circular reference, it can lead to conflicts.
  Role Changes: Changes made to parent roles that affect child roles can also lead to conflicts if the child roles are not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze Role Inheritance: Review the roles involved in the inheritance hierarchy. Check the authorizations of both the parent and child roles to identify any conflicts.
  Adjust Authorizations: Modify the conflicting authorizations in either the parent or child role to resolve the conflict. Ensure that the roles do not have overlapping or contradictory permissions.
  Check for Circular References: Ensure that there are no circular references in the role hierarchy. If there are, restructure the roles to eliminate these references.
  Use Transaction PFCG: Use transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to analyze the roles and their authorizations. You can also use the "Role Comparison" feature to identify differences between roles.
  Testing: After making changes, test the roles to ensure that the conflict is resolved and that the necessary authorizations are still in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  SUIM: User Information System for checking user authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role conflicts or provide patches for known bugs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#258 error and ensure that your role hierarchy is functioning correctly without conflicts.