How To Fix S#587 - Composite role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Composite role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#587 - Composite role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "S#587 Composite role &1 does not exist" indicates that the system is unable to find a composite role that is referenced in the authorization profile or role assignment. Composite roles in SAP are used to group multiple single roles together for easier management and assignment to users.
  Cause:
  
  Role Deletion: The composite role may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Incorrect Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the role reference.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the composite role.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the composite role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the composite role exists in the system by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Check Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name referenced in the error message is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and included the composite role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the composite role. You may need to adjust the user's authorizations or roles.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Composite Role:
  
  If the composite role is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it by grouping the necessary single roles again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and composite roles.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the missing composite role.