How To Fix 01853 - Role & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Role & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01853 - Role & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "01853 Role & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified role in the user authorization data. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to assign a role to a user or when a user attempts to access a transaction that requires a specific role.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role you are trying to assign or access has not been created in the system.
  Role Name Typo: There may be a typographical error in the role name being referenced.
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Role:
  
  If the role does not exist, you can create it in PFCG. If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or transport request if available.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or assign roles. You may need to check the user's profile and authorizations using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and creation.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user roles and authorizations.
  SUIM: User Information System to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and authorization errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts for a better understanding of how roles are structured and managed within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.