How To Fix 01860 - Select role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Select role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01860 - Select role ?

  The SAP error message "01860 Select role" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or function that requires a specific role or authorization profile that has not been assigned to them. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's role-based access control system, where users must have the appropriate roles to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Deactivation: The role that the user is trying to access may have been deactivated or removed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations within the assigned roles to access the specific transaction or function.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles that have not been properly updated or propagated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the "Roles" tab to see if the required role is assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the required role is not assigned, you may need to assign it. This typically requires administrative access.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and ensure the user has the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Role Authorizations:
  
  If the role is assigned but the error persists, check the authorizations within that role.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "01860 Select role" error in SAP. If the problem persists, further investigation into the specific configuration and user settings may be necessary.