How To Fix S#588 - Single role &1 is contained in composite role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Single role &1 is contained in composite role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#588 - Single role &1 is contained in composite role &2 ?

  The SAP error message S#588 indicates that a single role (denoted as &1) is included in a composite role (denoted as &2). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action that is not allowed due to the hierarchical relationship between single roles and composite roles in SAP's role management.
  Cause:
  
  Role Hierarchy Violation: The error occurs when you attempt to delete, modify, or perform an action on a single role that is currently part of a composite role. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain the integrity of role assignments and authorizations.
  Role Dependencies: The composite role may have dependencies on the single role, and removing or altering the single role could affect the composite role's functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Role Usage:
  
  Check the composite role (and its assignments) to see where the single role is being used. You can do this by navigating to the role maintenance transaction (PFCG) and reviewing the composite role's details.
  
  
  
  Remove the Single Role from the Composite Role:
  
  If you need to modify or delete the single role, you must first remove it from the composite role. 
  Go to the composite role in transaction PFCG, navigate to the "Roles" tab, and remove the single role from the list.
  
  
  
  Make Necessary Changes:
  
  After removing the single role from the composite role, you can proceed to make the necessary changes to the single role (e.g., modifying authorizations, deleting the role, etc.).
  
  
  
  Reassign the Single Role:
  
  If needed, you can re-add the single role back to the composite role after making your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport the changes to production, ensure that you include both the single and composite roles in your transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Role Management: Understanding the difference between single roles and composite roles is crucial. Single roles are standalone roles that contain authorizations, while composite roles are collections of single roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Concepts: Review SAP's authorization concepts to better understand how roles and authorizations interact within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#588 error and manage your roles effectively in SAP.