How To Fix >5861 - Role &2 not maintained in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Role &2 not maintained in &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5861 - Role &2 not maintained in &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5861 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &2) is not maintained in the specified system or client (denoted as &1). This error typically arises when a user tries to access a transaction or function that requires a specific role that has not been assigned or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the necessary role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Not Maintained: The role exists but has not been properly maintained or configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Client-Specific Roles: The role may be client-specific and not available in the current client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the required role (&2) is included in the user’s profile.
  
  
  
  Maintain Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you can create or maintain it using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Transport Role:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the role or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Verify that you are in the correct client where the role is supposed to be maintained.
  If the role is client-specific, ensure you are working in the correct client.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role and the associated transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5861 and ensure that the necessary roles are properly maintained in your SAP system.