How To Fix WP3ROLES048 - Composite role &1 cannot be transformed to an authorization role


WP3ROLES048 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

  • Message number: 048

  • Message text: Composite role &1 cannot be transformed to an authorization role

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  • What causes this issue?

    The role &V1& is a composite role.
    Such roles cannot be coverted to an authorization role.

    System Response

    The function was not executed.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose another role that is no composite role.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES048 - Composite role &1 cannot be transformed to an authorization role ?
    SAP Error Message:
    WP3ROLES048 Composite role &1 cannot be transformed to an authorization role
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs when you attempt to convert or transform a composite role into an authorization role in SAP. Composite roles are collections of single (authorization) roles and cannot be directly converted into authorization roles because their structure and purpose differ fundamentally: Composite Role: A container role that groups multiple single roles for easier assignment. Authorization Role (Single Role): Contains the actual authorizations and profiles. The system prevents transforming a composite role into an authorization role because a composite role does not contain authorizations itself, only references to other roles.
    Solution: Do not attempt to transform composite roles into authorization roles. Instead, work with the single roles that make up the composite role. If you need to create an authorization role similar to the composite role, you must: Identify all the single roles included in the composite role. Analyze their authorizations. Create a new single role manually or

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