How To Fix 5W068 - Role or rule does not exist

5W068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Role or rule does not exist

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5W068 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W068, which states "Role or rule does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a role or authorization object that is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing roles, incorrect user assignments, or issues with the authorization profile.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Role: The role that the user is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the necessary role in their user profile.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile associated with the role may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  Role Name Typo: There could be a typographical error in the role name being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check if