How To Fix S#589 - Composite role &2 is assigned to user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Composite role &2 is assigned to user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#589 - Composite role &2 is assigned to user &1 ?

  The SAP error message S#589 indicates that a composite role is assigned to a user, which may lead to issues related to authorization or role management. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Composite Role Assignment: The error occurs when a composite role (a role that contains other roles) is assigned to a user. This can lead to conflicts or issues if the underlying single roles have conflicting authorizations or if there are restrictions on composite roles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions due to the way roles are structured.
  Role Management: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the role management setup, such as missing authorizations in the underlying roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the composite role and the underlying single roles assigned to the user. Ensure that there are no conflicting authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to analyze the composite role and its components.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If conflicts are found, adjust the authorizations in the underlying roles to ensure that they do not conflict with each other.
  You may need to modify the composite role or the individual roles to resolve any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Remove Composite Role:
  
  If the composite role is not necessary, consider removing it from the user and assigning only the required single roles.
  
  
  
  Check for Role Conflicts:
  
  Use transaction SUIM to run reports on role conflicts and analyze the impact of the composite role on the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to role management and authorization issues for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to composite roles and authorization management.
  Best Practices: Follow best practices for role design and management to minimize conflicts and ensure proper authorization structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.