How To Fix SACM_DCLS029 - Role &1 already exists as subobject of &2 in system &3 (SAP Note 2561791)

SACM_DCLS029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACM_DCLS - SACM DCL Source Editor

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Role &1 already exists as subobject of &2 in system &3 (SAP Note 2561791)

What causes this issue?

This message should only appear in an SAP development system.
Further information is available in internal SAP Note 2561791.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACM_DCLS029 - Role &1 already exists as subobject of &2 in system &3 (SAP Note 2561791) ?

  The SAP error message SACM_DCLS029 indicates that there is an attempt to create a role that already exists as a subobject of another object in the system. This typically occurs in the context of role management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with authorization roles and their assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or assign a role that is already defined as a subobject of another role or object in the system.
  There may be a naming conflict or duplication in the role hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Roles: 
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check the existing roles in the system. Look for the role that you are trying to create or assign and verify its hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Rename or Modify:
  
  If the role you are trying to create already exists, consider renaming it or modifying its structure to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Role Deletion:
  
  If the existing role