How To Fix UGMD127 - Definition of role &1 has changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Definition of role &1 has changed

What causes this issue?

The definition of role &v1& has changed. Parts of the generated data
structures no longer match the current definition of this role.
Therefore, a regeneration of the data structures has become necessary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Regenerate the data structures.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD127 - Definition of role &1 has changed ?

  The SAP error message UGMD127, which states "Definition of role &1 has changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or when dealing with role management in SAP systems. This message indicates that the definition of a role has been modified since it was last used or assigned, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in user access management.
  Cause:
  
  Role Modification: The role referenced by &1 has been changed in terms of its authorizations, transactions, or other attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have been executed correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  User Assignment: Users assigned to the role may still be using the old version of the role, which can cause conflicts when the role definition is updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Role Changes: Check the change log for the role to understand what modifications were made. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Reassign Roles: If necessary, reassign the role to the users to ensure they are using the latest version. This can be done by removing and then re-adding the role to the user profiles.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the role using transaction PFCG to identify any inconsistencies or issues that need to be resolved.
  Transport Management: If the role was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the updated role.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and management.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check user assignments to roles.
  SUIM: User Information System, useful for reporting on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the role functions as expected and that users have the appropriate access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD127 error and ensure that role definitions are consistent and correctly assigned to users.