How To Fix S#368 - The single role & is dependent on the following composite roles:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: The single role & is dependent on the following composite roles:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#368 - The single role & is dependent on the following composite roles: ?

  The SAP error message S#368 indicates that a single role is dependent on one or more composite roles. This typically occurs in the context of role management within SAP, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or modifying a single role) that is not allowed because that role is linked to composite roles. Composite roles are roles that contain one or more single roles, and they are used to group related authorizations together for easier management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Composite Roles: Review the error message to identify which composite roles are dependent on the single role in question. You may need to check the role definitions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you need to delete or modify the single role, you must first remove it from any composite roles that are using it. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the composite role in the SAP role management transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  Editing the composite role and removing the single role from its list of included roles.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments: Ensure that the single role is not assigned to any users or profiles that might be causing the dependency. If it is, you may need to reassign those users to different roles.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: Once the dependencies have been resolved, you can re-attempt the action that triggered the error (e.g., deleting or modifying the single role).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You will typically use transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and their dependencies.
  Role Management Best Practices: It's a good practice to document role dependencies and maintain a clear structure for composite and single roles to avoid such issues in the future.
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding the concepts of single roles, composite roles, and authorization objects in SAP can help in managing roles effectively.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the dependencies are complex, consider consulting with your SAP security team or a consultant who specializes in SAP authorization management.