How To Fix SIAG_MSG169 - Role &1 cannot be deleted as it is the part of composite role &2

SIAG_MSG169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIAG_MSG - GRC Plug-Ins message class

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Role &1 cannot be deleted as it is the part of composite role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIAG_MSG169 - Role &1 cannot be deleted as it is the part of composite role &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIAG_MSG169 indicates that you are trying to delete a role (denoted as &1) that is part of a composite role (denoted as &2). In SAP, composite roles are roles that group together multiple single roles, and you cannot delete a single role if it is still associated with a composite role.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The role you are attempting to delete is included in a composite role.
  SAP enforces this restriction to maintain the integrity of role assignments and security configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Composite Role: Determine which composite role (&2) contains the role (&1) you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the composite role's configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove the Role from the Composite Role:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Enter the name of the composite role (&2).
  In the composite role maintenance screen, navigate to