/ISDFPS/ROLES002 - Reference role &1 does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ROLES -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Reference role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES002 - Reference role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES002 Reference role &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize role-based access control, particularly in the SAP IS-DFPS (Industry Solution for Defense Forces and Security) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a role that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Role: The role specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the role may not have been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system (e.g., Development to Production), it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the role from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Role:
  
  If the role does not exist, create it in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the role is properly configured with the necessary authorizations.
  If the role exists but is incorrectly referenced, update the configuration to point to the correct role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by reviewing the user's assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the role was included. If not, you may need to re-transport the role.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration to ensure that there are no issues preventing the role from being recognized. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user roles and authorizations.
  SUIM: User Information System for reporting on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IS-DFPS and role management for more detailed guidance on roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary roles are correctly configured and accessible in your SAP system.