How To Fix ESH_EX064 - Selected extraction role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Selected extraction role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX064 - Selected extraction role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX064 indicates that the selected extraction role does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with the SAP Business Suite, particularly when trying to configure or execute a search or extraction process.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Role: The extraction role specified in the configuration or during the execution does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The role may have been deleted, renamed, or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified extraction role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the extraction role exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PFCG for role maintenance) and searching for the role.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the role does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  If the role exists but is incorrectly configured, review the settings and ensure that it is set up correctly for the extraction process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to adjust the user’s roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SE80 - Object Navigator (to check for related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for information on configuring extraction roles and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.