/IAM/CONFIG167 - No user with PFCG role &1 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No user with PFCG role &1 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG167 - No user with PFCG role &1 exists ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG167 No user with PFCG role &1 exists typically indicates that the system is unable to find a user associated with the specified PFCG (Profile Generator) role. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with authorization management or role assignments in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user you are trying to reference does not have the specified PFCG role assigned to them.
  Role Deactivation: The role might be inactive or not properly configured.
  User Not Created: The user might not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects related to the role.
  Role Name Typo: There could be a typo in the role name being referenced in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user exists.
  Verify if the user has the specified role assigned under the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check the configuration of the role. Ensure that the role is active and properly configured.
  If the role is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the role assigned, you can assign it by editing the user in SU01 and adding the role under the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the role name referenced in the error message is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to check the authorization objects associated with the role.
  
  
  
  User Creation:
  
  If the user does not exist, create the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user and role management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IAM/CONFIG167 No user with PFCG role &1 exists. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.