How To Fix ICLE01088 - First specify a role

ICLE01088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLE01 - ICL Event, General Messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: First specify a role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLE01088 - First specify a role ?

  The SAP error message ICLE01088 with the description "First specify a role" typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or when dealing with role assignments in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system expects a role to be specified before proceeding with an action, such as assigning a role to a user or processing a request.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Role Specification: The user or process is attempting to perform an action that requires a role to be specified, but no role has been selected or entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the role management settings, leading to the system not recognizing the specified role.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not have loaded correctly, causing the role selection to be unavailable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICLE01088 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Role: Ensure that you