How To Fix ACMTOOL018 - PFCG-Authorizations for Role "&1" and Rule: "&2"


ACMTOOL018 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ACMTOOL - ACMTOOL Message Class

  • Message number: 018

  • Message text: PFCG-Authorizations for Role "&1" and Rule: "&2"

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMTOOL018 - PFCG-Authorizations for Role "&1" and Rule: "&2" ?
    The SAP error message ACMTOOL018 typically indicates an issue related to authorizations in the context of role management, specifically when using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). This error message suggests that there is a problem with the authorizations assigned to a specific role and rule.
    
    Cause: Missing Authorizations: The user or role may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the specified role and rule. Role
    Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the role definition or the associated authorization objects. Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may be missing or incorrect authorizations in the target system. Profile Generation Errors: Errors during the profile generation process can lead to incomplete or incorrect authorizations.
    Solution: Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role and rule in question. You can do this by checking the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01. Review Role

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