How To Fix UCM0172 - Role &2 is used less often than role &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Role &2 is used less often than role &4

What causes this issue?

Role "&V4&" &V3& is assigned to different characteristics in
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1& and is
therefore used less often than role "&V2&". This is not permitted.

System Response

The definition of data basis &V1& is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the data model of data basis &V1&. Ensure that role &V4& is not
used less often than role &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0172 - Role &2 is used less often than role &4 ?

  The SAP error message UCM0172 indicates that a role (in this case, role &2) is being used less frequently than another role (role &4) within the context of User and Role Management. This message typically arises during the process of role consolidation or when analyzing role usage in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the usage frequency of one role is significantly lower than that of another role. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The role in question (role &2) may not be assigned to many users or may not be used in many transactions.
  Role &4 is more commonly assigned or utilized, indicating that it may be more relevant or necessary for the users in the system.
  There may be redundancy in roles, where multiple roles serve similar purposes, leading to underutilization of one of them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Analyze Role Usage: Review the usage