How To Fix /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT116 - Role &1 does not exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Role &1 does not exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT116 - Role &1 does not exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT116 Role &1 does not exist in the system typically indicates that a specific role referenced in the system is not found. This error is often encountered in the context of authorization management, particularly when dealing with the SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role specified in the error message (&1) has not been created in the system.
  Role Deleted: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Incorrect Role Name: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the role reference.
  Transport Issues: If the role was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create the Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you can create it in transaction PFCG. Make sure to assign the necessary authorizations and menu items.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Name:
  
  Double-check the role name for any typos or discrepancies. Ensure that the correct role is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport the Role:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to adjust the user's authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the role is part of a specific application or module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01 - User maintenance, to check user authorizations.
  SUIM - User Information System, to analyze roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific role or authorization management.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, or consult SAP Support for more detailed troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary roles are correctly configured in your SAP system.