How To Fix 5@099 - Profile assignment for role & is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5@ -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Profile assignment for role & is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5@099 - Profile assignment for role & is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message "5@099 Profile assignment for role & is inconsistent" typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the profile assignment for a specific role in the SAP system. This error can occur in the context of user authorizations and roles, particularly when there are discrepancies between the role definitions and the profiles assigned to those roles.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Role Definition: The role may have been modified, and the associated profiles have not been updated accordingly.
  Missing Profiles: The profiles that are supposed to be assigned to the role may be missing or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If roles and profiles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying authorization data that the role relies on.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Definition: Go to the role maintenance transaction (PFCG) and check the role definition for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all necessary profiles are correctly assigned.
  Reassign Profiles: If profiles are missing, you may need to reassign them to the role. You can do this in the PFCG transaction by editing the role and adding the necessary profiles.
  Consistency Check: Use the transaction code SU25 to perform a consistency check on the authorization objects and roles. This can help identify any discrepancies.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Profile Generation: If changes were made to the role, regenerate the profiles by using the "Generate" button in the PFCG transaction. This will update the profiles based on the current role definition.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after attempting to execute a transaction that resulted in the error. This can provide insights into what might be missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU25: Upgrade of authorization objects
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role and profile management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.