How To Fix UCF0022 - Purging redundant inheritance information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF0 - General Messages for SAP Cons Methods

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Purging redundant inheritance information

What causes this issue?

You are using inheritance or substitution on a higher level of a
multilevel step hierarchy. Certain information is presently redundant
both on the level on which the Customizing settings were made as well as
on subordinate method steps. This can have undesired consequences during
method execution.

System Response

The system will automatically purge the redundant inheritance
information in method &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Save the settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF0022 - Purging redundant inheritance information ?

  The SAP error message UCF0022, which states "Purging redundant inheritance information," typically occurs in the context of the SAP User and Authorization Management system, particularly when dealing with user roles and authorizations. This message indicates that there is redundant or unnecessary inheritance information in the system that needs to be purged to maintain optimal performance and data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Inheritance Data: The system has detected that there are multiple entries or redundant data related to user role inheritance that can be cleaned up.
  Role Changes: Changes in user roles or authorizations may lead to inconsistencies in the inheritance data.
  System Performance: Accumulation of redundant data can lead to performance issues, as the system has to process unnecessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run the Purge Program: SAP provides a program to clean up redundant inheritance information. You can execute this program to remove unnecessary data. The program is typically executed in transaction code SE38 or SA38, and you would look for a program related to purging inheritance data.
  
  
  Check for Role Changes: Review any recent changes made to user roles or authorizations that may have triggered the error. Ensure that the roles are correctly assigned and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the user roles and authorizations to identify any discrepancies that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  System Maintenance: Regularly perform system maintenance to ensure that redundant data does not accumulate. This includes periodic reviews of user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Profile Generator) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance to identify any potential issues related to user management and authorization processing.
  
  If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.