How To Fix ACM_UI038 - Role with ID=&1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_UI - Message-Class for all ACM-UIs

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Role with ID=&1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_UI038 - Role with ID=&1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACM_UI038 indicates that a specific role with the given ID does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when a user tries to access a function or application that requires a specific role that has not been assigned or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role with the specified ID has not been created in the SAP system.
  Role Deleted: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Incorrect Role ID: The role ID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Role ID: Check the role ID being referenced in the error message for any typos or errors.
  Create Role: If the role does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Check Role Assignment: Ensure that the user has been assigned the necessary roles. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Transport Role: If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, verify the transport logs and ensure that the transport was successful.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and creation.
  SU01: User maintenance to check role assignments.
  SU53: Display authorization check to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts for a better understanding of how roles are structured and managed in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.