How To Fix S#564 - Role &1 is a composite role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Role &1 is a composite role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#564 - Role &1 is a composite role ?

  The SAP error message S#564 indicates that the role you are trying to assign or manage is a composite role. Composite roles in SAP are roles that contain other roles (single roles) as part of their structure. This means that you cannot assign a composite role directly to a user in the same way you would assign a single role.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to assign a composite role directly to a user or a user group.
  The system does not allow direct assignment of composite roles because they are meant to be used as a collection of other roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Single Roles: Determine which single roles are included in the composite role. You can do this by navigating to the composite role in the SAP Role Maintenance (transaction code PFCG) and checking the "Single Roles" tab.
  
  
  Assign Single Roles: Instead of assigning the composite role, assign the individual single roles that are part of the composite role to the user. This can be done in the user maintenance transaction (SU01) or through role assignment in PFCG.
  
  
  Use Composite Role for Group Assignments: If you need to assign multiple roles to a user, consider using the composite role for grouping purposes but ensure that the actual assignment is done through the single roles.
  
  
  Review Role Design: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider reviewing your role design. Ensure that composite roles are used appropriately and that users are assigned the necessary single roles directly when needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Role Types: Understand the difference between composite roles and single roles in SAP security design.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and security concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#564 error and manage user roles effectively in your SAP system.