How To Fix ACC_ROLES022 - Role &1 requires a reference type (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_ROLES - Messages for Type Concept Financials

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Role &1 requires a reference type (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_ROLES022 - Role &1 requires a reference type (&2) ?

  The SAP error message ACC_ROLES022 indicates that a role you are trying to create or modify requires a specific reference type, but that reference type is not being provided or is incorrect. This error typically occurs in the context of role management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with authorization roles.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Type: The role you are trying to create or modify is configured to require a specific reference type (e.g., a user, a position, or an organizational unit), but this reference type has not been specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The role may be incorrectly configured, or the reference type may not be compatible with the role's requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create or modify the role may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the role maintenance transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  Open the role that is causing the error.
  Verify the settings related to reference types. Ensure that the required reference type is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Specify the Required Reference Type:
  
  If the role requires a specific reference type, make sure to provide it. This could involve linking the role to a user, position, or organizational unit as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that the necessary values are provided.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create or modify the role has the necessary authorizations to perform these actions. This may involve checking their own roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the role configuration and the required reference types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the role creation or modification process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to role management include PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage roles effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.