How To Fix CAWUSL205 - Role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CAWUSL - Message Class for Generic Table Browser

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CAWUSL205 - Role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CAWUSL205 indicates that a specific role (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when a user or process attempts to access a role that has not been defined or has been deleted from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Incorrect Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the role reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists.
  If the role does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name is correctly spelled and formatted in the transaction or program that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by reviewing the user’s assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the role was included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or security team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01: User Maintenance for checking user roles and authorizations.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer for checking transport requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role management or the error message CAWUSL205.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.