How To Fix LIS_SRV021 - You must enter the system role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LIS_SRV - LIS Server

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You must enter the system role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LIS_SRV021 - You must enter the system role ?

  The SAP error message LIS_SRV021 ("You must enter the system role") typically occurs in the context of Logistics Information System (LIS) or when working with certain functionalities in SAP that require a specific system role to be defined. This error indicates that the system role has not been specified, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing System Role: The user has not defined a system role in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define the system role.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the system role from being recognized or set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the required system role.
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