/ISDFPS/ROLES003 - Role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ROLES -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES003 - Role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES003 Role &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific role that is being referenced in a process related to the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Data Intelligence. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to assign a role to a user or when executing a process that requires a specific role.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role specified in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Incorrect Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the role reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Role:
  
  If the role is missing, create a new role with the required authorizations or restore it from a transport request if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Name:
  
  Double-check the role name in the error message for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to assign the user to a different role that has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the role was included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01 - User maintenance, to check user assignments to roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting this type of error.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.