How To Fix S#586 - Role &1 in the inheritance list of role &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Role &1 in the inheritance list of role &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#586 - Role &1 in the inheritance list of role &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S#586 indicates that there is an issue with role inheritance in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that a role that is supposed to be inherited by another role does not exist in the system. This can occur during role maintenance or when trying to assign roles to users.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role: The role that is referenced in the inheritance list does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion, transport issues, or it was never created.
  Transport Issues: If roles are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the role may not have been included in the transport request.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role might have been incorrectly assigned or referenced in the role definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify if the role mentioned in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and searching for the role.
  Create the Missing Role: If the role does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Correct Role Inheritance: If the role exists but is not correctly assigned, you may need to adjust the inheritance settings in the role definition.
  Transport the Role: If the role is supposed to exist but is missing due to transport issues, ensure that the role is included in the transport request and that it has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage roles in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and management.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check user assignments to roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and inheritance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts for a better understanding of how roles and authorizations work in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message S#586 and ensure that role inheritance is correctly configured in your SAP system.