How To Fix UE020 - Profile & is part of role &, which still contains other profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UE - Messages in the user and authorizations environment

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Profile & is part of role &, which still contains other profiles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE020 - Profile & is part of role &, which still contains other profiles ?

  The SAP error message UE020 typically indicates that there is an issue with a user profile that is part of a role in the SAP system. This error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a profile that is still associated with other roles or profiles. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Profile Association: The profile you are trying to delete or modify is still linked to other roles or profiles in the system.
  Role Dependencies: SAP roles can have dependencies on profiles, and if a profile is still in use, the system will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the profile or role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Usage:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the profile's assignments. Look for any roles that are still using the profile.
  Use transaction code PFCG to analyze the role and see which profiles are assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Remove Profile from Roles:
  
  If the profile is still assigned to other roles, you will need to remove it from those roles first. Go to the relevant role in transaction PFCG, navigate to the "Authorizations" tab, and remove the profile from the role.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Profile:
  
  Once the profile is no longer associated with any roles, you can proceed to delete or modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to profiles and roles. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SUIM:
  
  You can also use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to find out which users are assigned to the profile and roles, which can help in understanding the dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user profiles and roles, as well as best practices for managing them.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the UE020 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UE020 error and manage your profiles and roles effectively in SAP.