How To Fix S#477 - Incomplete recording of inheritance hierarchy of role &:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Incomplete recording of inheritance hierarchy of role &:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#477 - Incomplete recording of inheritance hierarchy of role &: ?

  The SAP error message S#477, which states "Incomplete recording of inheritance hierarchy of role &:", typically occurs in the context of role management and authorization in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the inheritance hierarchy of roles, which can lead to problems in authorization assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Role Definition: The role that is being referenced may not have been fully defined or may be missing certain components that are necessary for the inheritance hierarchy.
  Missing Authorizations: The role may lack the necessary authorizations or objects that are required for it to function correctly within the hierarchy.
  Role Transport Issues: If roles are being transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing elements in the transport.
  Changes in Role Structure: If there have been recent changes to the role structure or hierarchy, it may not have been updated correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Definition: Review the role definition in transaction PFCG. Ensure that all necessary authorizations and objects are included and that the role is fully defined.
  Recreate the Role: If the role is significantly corrupted or incomplete, consider recreating it from scratch or copying it from a working role.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Role Maintenance: Use transaction PFCG to maintain the role and check for any inconsistencies. You can also use the "Generate" function to regenerate the profile for the role.
  Check Inheritance: Verify the inheritance settings of the role. Ensure that parent roles are correctly defined and that there are no missing links in the hierarchy.
  Authorization Check: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures and identify any missing authorizations that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SUIM: User information system for authorization checks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts to better understand how roles and authorizations work within the system.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.