How To Fix B0163 - Role category &2 is not defined for application &1

B0163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 163

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

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B0163 - Details

• The SAP error message B0163, which states "Role category &2 is not defined for application &1," 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 a specific application, which can hinder the proper functioning of workflows or user authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Category: The specified role category (represented by &2) is not defined in the system for the given application (represented by &1).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the role management settings or in the application settings.
  Transport Issues: If the role categories were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role category or application.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Role Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Check if the