How To Fix S#599 - You are not authorized to assign single role &1 in composite roles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 599

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign single role &1 in composite roles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#599 - You are not authorized to assign single role &1 in composite roles ?

  The SAP error message S#599 indicates that a user is attempting to assign a single role to a composite role but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of role management within SAP, particularly when dealing with composite roles, which are collections of single roles.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations to assign single roles to composite roles. This could be due to missing authorizations in the user's profile or role.
  Role Restrictions: The single role being assigned may have restrictions or dependencies that prevent it from being added to the composite role.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict certain users from modifying roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to manage roles. This includes checking for the S_USER_AUTH and S_USER_PRO authorizations.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate role that allows them to assign roles to composite roles. This may involve assigning them a higher-level role or adjusting their current role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not the security administrator, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Role Dependencies:
  
  Verify if the single role has any dependencies or restrictions that prevent it from being assigned to the composite role. This can be done by reviewing the role's configuration in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any system-wide settings or configurations that might be affecting role assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - Used to create and manage roles.
  SU01: User Maintenance - Used to manage user profiles and authorizations.
  SU53: Authorization Check - Used to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review and audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#599 error and successfully assign the single role to the composite role.