How To Fix MDG_MDF104 - Role &1 is invalid; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Role &1 is invalid; see long text

What causes this issue?

Role &v1& is assigned to field &v2& (technical name &v3&) in your data
basis. But there is no role with this name.
If this is an older data basis, role &v1& was possibly deleted in the
mean time.

System Response

It is not possible to save.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of your data basis.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the definition of the data basis is correct and role &v1& should
exist, there is probably a data inconsistency in the system tables (role
definition) in your system.
In this case, contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF104 - Role &1 is invalid; see long text ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF104 indicates that a specific role (denoted by &1) is invalid in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific role that is either not assigned to them or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the required role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Does Not Exist: The role specified in the error message may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role or perform the action.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the MDG setup that is causing the system to reference an invalid role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the required role is included in the user’s profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the role exists in the system.
  If the role is missing, it may need to be created or restored from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the MDG configuration settings to ensure that the roles are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate processes.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for any specific notes or guidelines related to the MDG roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  MDG Documentation: Review the Master Data Governance documentation for best practices on role management and authorization setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_MDF104 error message.