How To Fix ACC_ROLES011 - Role &1 is not defined (type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_ROLES - Messages for Type Concept Financials

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Role &1 is not defined (type &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_ROLES011 - Role &1 is not defined (type &2) ?

  The SAP error message ACC_ROLES011 indicates that a specific role is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error message ACC_ROLES011 Role &1 is not defined (type &2) can be caused by several factors:
  
  Role Not Created: The role specified (denoted by &1) has not been created in the system.
  Role Deleted: The role may have existed previously but has since been deleted.
  Incorrect Role Type: The role type specified (denoted by &2) may not match the expected type or may not be defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the role not being available in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Definition:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Role Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the role type (e.g., single role, composite role) is correctly defined and matches what is expected in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that the transport request containing the role was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the role.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to role management and authorization issues for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU53: Display authorization check for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Role Management: Familiarize yourself with role management best practices in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.