How To Fix 67479 - Role & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Role & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The external role you requested is not available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another role.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67479 - Role & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "67479 Role & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified role in the user authorization data. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to assign a role to a user or when a user attempts to access a transaction that requires a specific role.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role you are trying to assign or access has not been created in the system.
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Incorrect Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the role identifier.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name is correctly spelled and formatted. Check for any leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If you are trying to assign the role to a user, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to check the user's profile and roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the role's purpose or its configuration, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or Security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and creation.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check roles assigned to a user.
  SUIM: User Information System, useful for checking authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and authorization errors.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of profiles, authorizations, and role management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further assistance.