How To Fix S#612 - Incomplete distribution of role &1 into target system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Incomplete distribution of role &1 into target system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#612 - Incomplete distribution of role &1 into target system &2 ?

  The SAP error message S#612, which states "Incomplete distribution of role &1 into target system &2," typically occurs during the process of distributing roles from a central system to a target system in a landscape that uses SAP's role management and authorization concepts, such as in a GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) environment or when using the Profile Generator.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user performing the distribution may not have the necessary authorizations to distribute the role to the target system.
  
  
  Role Incompleteness: The role being distributed may not be fully defined or may have missing components, such as missing authorization objects or profiles.
  
  
  Target System Issues: The target system may not be properly configured to receive the role, or there may be connectivity issues between the systems.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the role is being transported via a transport request, there may be issues with the transport itself, such as it not being released or not being imported correctly in the target system.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the target system that prevent the role from being properly assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S#612 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the distribution has the necessary authorizations in both the source and target systems.
  
  
  Review Role Definition: Verify that the role being distributed is complete. Check for any missing authorization objects or profiles. You can do this by going to the role in the Profile Generator (PFCG) and ensuring all necessary components are included.
  
  
  Check Target System Configuration: Ensure that the target system is correctly configured to accept role distributions. This includes checking the system settings and ensuring that the system is connected properly.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the role is being transported, check the transport request for any issues. Make sure it is released and imported correctly in the target system.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Re-distribute the Role: After addressing any identified issues, try redistributing the role to the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations, and SLG1 to check logs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S#612 error message in your SAP environment.