How To Fix 67_RFC103 - Role category &1 for application category &2: &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_RFC - Message Class for RFC Modules

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Role category &1 for application category &2: &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_RFC103 - Role category &1 for application category &2: &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "67_RFC103 Role category &1 for application category &2: &3 does not exist" typically indicates that there is an issue with the role or authorization setup in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when trying to access a transaction or function that requires specific roles or authorizations that are not properly defined or assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role: The specified role category does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or the role not being created.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned to 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 Objects: The authorization objects associated with the role may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role category specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by entering the user ID and reviewing the roles assigned to that user.
  If roles are missing, assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the roles were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting to execute the transaction that caused the error. This can provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for guidance on role management and authorization setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and authorization errors.
  
  
  Role Categories: Understand the different role categories (e.g., single roles, composite roles) and how they relate to application categories in your SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.