How To Fix HRTNMFR_MSG003 - Role &1 not defined in &2 for area &3, subarea &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNMFR_MSG - TNM: Messages class for legal report 2483

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Role &1 not defined in &2 for area &3, subarea &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTNMFR_MSG003 - Role &1 not defined in &2 for area &3, subarea &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRTNMFR_MSG003 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) is not defined in the specified area (&2) and subarea (&3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module, where roles are used to define permissions and access rights for users.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Defined: The most common cause of this error is that the role you are trying to access or assign has not been defined in the system for the specified area and subarea.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the role is expected to be defined but is missing due to incorrect setup or data migration issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the role, leading to the perception that the role is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role &1 is defined in the system.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create the role or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define the Role:
  
  If the role is missing, create it by following the necessary steps in PFCG. Ensure that you assign the appropriate authorizations and menu items to the role.
  
  
  
  Check Area and Subarea:
  
  Verify that the area (&2) and subarea (&3) are correctly specified. Sometimes, the error can occur due to a mismatch in naming or configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access the role has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the role was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to role management and the specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.