How To Fix B0099 - Role category &1 is not defined for application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Role category &1 is not defined for application &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0099 - Role category &1 is not defined for application &2 ?

  The SAP error message B0099, which states "Role category &1 is not defined for application &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with role management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined role category for the specified application.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Role Category: The role category specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Application: The application specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the role category being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of roles or configurations, it is possible that the role category was not included or was not properly transported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role category or application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Category Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role category exists for the specified application.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Application Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the application specified in the error message is correctly configured and that it corresponds to the role category you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary roles and configurations were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role category and application. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application and role categories to ensure that you are following the correct setup procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG (Profile Generator) for role management.
  SU53 for authorization checks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on role management and workflow configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.