How To Fix ICLN01001 - Role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLN01 - ICL FNOL, General Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLN01001 - Role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ICLN01001 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of authorization management, where a user or process is trying to access a role that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role that is being referenced has not been created in the system.
  Role Deleted: The role may have existed previously but has been deleted.
  Incorrect Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the role reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the role exists in the system using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the role does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name is correctly spelled and formatted. Look for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to adjust the user's authorizations or roles.
  
  
  
  Role Creation:
  
  If the role is indeed missing, create a new role in transaction PFCG and assign the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific role and its intended use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01: User maintenance, to check user assignments to roles.
  SUIM: User Information System, to analyze authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and user assignments, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.