How To Fix E9142 - Role category &1 not planned

E9142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Role category &1 not planned

What causes this issue?

The entered role category is not supported in the current transaction.
Select another role category.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9142 - Role category &1 not planned ?

  The SAP error message E9142, which states "Role category &1 not planned," typically occurs in the context of role management and authorization in SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific role category has not been defined or planned in the system, which can lead to issues when trying to assign roles or manage authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Category: The role category specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the role management settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or manage the specified role category.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the role category, possibly due to a recent change or upgrade.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Categories: Verify the role categories defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP