How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E236 - The &3 object &2 is assigned to a role &1 and &2 doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 236

• Message text: The &3 object &2 is assigned to a role &1 and &2 doesn't exist.

What causes this issue?

This problem occurs because the object which is assigned to the role
does not exist anymore.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please go to TA PGCG and acess the role &v1&. Under the "Menu" tab,
please locate the the text " &v4& " . This is the text of the object,
which is assigned to the role, and this object's association with the
role need to be removed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E236 - The &3 object &2 is assigned to a role &1 and &2 doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E236 indicates that there is an issue with a role assignment in the system. Specifically, the message states that an object (like a transaction, report, or authorization object) is assigned to a role, but the object itself does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  &1: Represents the role name.
  &2: Represents the object name.
  &3: Represents the type of object (e.g., transaction, report, etc.).
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Object Deletion: The object that is assigned to the role has been deleted or is not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, the object may not have been included in the transport request or may not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration or inconsistency in the role definition or object assignment.
  Development or Customization: If the object is a custom development, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the current environment.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify if the object (e.g., transaction code, report) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE93 (for transaction codes) or SE80 (for other objects).
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check the role mentioned in the error message. Look for the object that is causing the issue and see if it is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Remove:
  
  If the object does not exist, you can either remove it from the role or replace it with a valid object. If it is a necessary object, you may need to recreate it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the role was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or access the object. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the object is part of a standard SAP package or module, consult the SAP documentation or support for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: PFCG (Role Maintenance), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or the objects involved.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves standard SAP objects or configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.