How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_AL407 - Profile &1 cannot be deleted: There is dependent data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_AL - Messages for TEM-AL Layer

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Profile &1 cannot be deleted: There is dependent data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL407 - Profile &1 cannot be deleted: There is dependent data ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL407 indicates that a specific profile (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because there is dependent data associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management or profile management, where profiles are linked to various objects, users, or roles.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a profile that is still in use or has dependencies. These dependencies can include:
  
  Users assigned to the profile.
  Roles that reference the profile.
  Authorizations or other profiles that are linked to the profile you are trying to delete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the dependencies associated with the profile before attempting to delete it again. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if any users are assigned to the profile. If users are assigned, you will need to remove the profile from those users.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check if the profile is part of any roles. If it is, you will need to remove the profile from those roles.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any other objects (like authorization objects) that reference the profile. You can use transaction codes like SUIM to run reports on user assignments and roles.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Once you have identified all dependencies, remove the profile from users, roles, or any other objects that reference it.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that there are no remaining dependencies, attempt to delete the profile again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user and role management, as well as profile handling.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to identify the dependencies or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the profile in question.