How To Fix /ISDFPS/ROLES031 - You are not authorized to generate role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ROLES -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to generate role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES031 - You are not authorized to generate role &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES031 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to generate a specific role in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management, particularly when using the SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to generate the role. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects that allow role generation.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that has the necessary permissions to create or modify roles.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign them roles that include the necessary authorizations for role generation. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or any specific objects related to role management in your SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization issues and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to generate the role again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to role management and generation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /ISDFPS/ROLES031 error message.