How To Fix 5W528 - Authorization profile &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Authorization profile &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W528 - Authorization profile &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message 5W528 indicates that an authorization profile has been deleted. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to access a transaction or function that requires a specific authorization profile that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The authorization profile may have been manually deleted by an administrator or during a system cleanup.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the target system.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes made during a system upgrade or modification could lead to the deletion of certain profiles.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the authorization concept or restructuring of roles and profiles may lead to the removal of certain profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Authorization Profile: If the profile is essential, it can be recreated using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator). You can create a new profile with the same authorizations as the deleted one.
  Check Transport Requests: If the profile was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport was successfully imported into the target system. If not, you may need to re-import the transport.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the authorization profiles that could have led to the deletion.
  Role Assignment: Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations. If the profile was part of a role, you may need to adjust the role assignments.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator for further investigation and assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for creating and managing roles and authorization profiles.
  SU01: User Maintenance to check user assignments and roles.
  SUIM: User Information System for reporting on authorizations and profiles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and profile management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization profiles and the specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 5W528 and restore the necessary authorizations for users in your SAP system.