How To Fix 1D011 - Role category &1 is not assigned to role category grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1D - BCA: Business partner

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Role category &1 is not assigned to role category grouping &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1D011 - Role category &1 is not assigned to role category grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1D011 indicates that a specific role category is not assigned to the designated role category grouping. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with role assignments in the Profile Generator (PFCG) or when configuring roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A role category (e.g., a specific type of role like "Business Role" or "Technical Role") is not linked to the role category grouping that is being referenced.
  There may be a configuration issue where the role category is not properly defined or assigned in the system.
  The role category grouping may not have been set up correctly to include the required role categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Category Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Check the role category grouping configuration to ensure that the role category in question is included.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Role Category to Grouping:
  
  If the role category is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the appropriate role category grouping.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Authorization Management.
  
  
  
  Review Role Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the role definitions are correct and that the roles are properly assigned to the users or user groups.
  Check if there are any inconsistencies in the role definitions that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to role management and authorization to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might provide additional guidance or fixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for managing roles and authorizations.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check user assignments to roles.
  SUIM: User Information System, useful for reporting on roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Categories:
  
  Role categories define the type of roles (e.g., business roles, technical roles) and their intended use within the organization.
  
  
  
  Role Category Grouping:
  
  This is a grouping mechanism that allows for the organization of different role categories for easier management and assignment.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.