How To Fix S#403 - No roles are derived from role &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: No roles are derived from role &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#403 - No roles are derived from role &. ?

  The SAP error message S#403 "No roles are derived from role &." typically occurs when there is an issue with the role derivation process in SAP. This message indicates that the system could not derive any roles from the specified role, which can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Role Configuration Issues: The role from which you are trying to derive other roles may not be configured correctly. This could include missing authorizations or incorrect settings in the role definition.
  
  
  Role Hierarchy Problems: If the role is part of a hierarchy, there may be issues with the parent roles or the way roles are linked.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the role derivation may not be properly defined or may be missing.
  
  
  User Assignment Issues: The user for whom the roles are being derived may not have the necessary attributes or characteristics that allow for role derivation.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components in the transport.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration: Review the configuration of the role in question. Ensure that all necessary authorizations and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Role Hierarchy: If the role is part of a hierarchy, check the parent roles and ensure that they are correctly set up and active.
  
  
  Verify Authorization Objects: Ensure that all required authorization objects are present and correctly defined in the role.
  
  
  User Attributes: Check the user attributes and ensure that they meet the criteria for role derivation. This may include organizational assignments, job roles, etc.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the role was transported, validate the transport request to ensure that all components were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  Use Transaction PFCG: Use transaction PFCG to analyze the role and check for any inconsistencies. You can also regenerate the profile for the role to see if that resolves the issue.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and configuration.
  SU01: User maintenance, to check user assignments.
  SUIM: User information system, to analyze roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to role management and authorization issues for any known bugs or additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.