How To Fix ACM097 - Role deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM - Message-Class for all ACM functions/exceptions

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Role deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM097 - Role deleted ?

  The SAP error message ACM097, which states "Role deleted," typically occurs when a user tries to access a role that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in user roles, system updates, or administrative actions.
  Cause:
  
  Role Deletion: The role that the user is trying to access has been deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role.
  Transport Issues: If roles are transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies if the role was deleted in one system but not in another.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or assignments may lead to the removal of access to certain roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify if the role still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and checking the list of roles.
  Reassign Role: If the role has been deleted, you may need to reassign the user to a different role that provides the necessary access.
  Restore Role: If the role was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the roles assigned to them. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary roles are properly transported and available in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role management and error ACM097.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts to better understand how roles are structured and managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.