How To Fix ME875 - Role assignment & & inconsistent (Please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Role assignment & & inconsistent (Please check)

What causes this issue?

The specified combination of object type and processor ID is not
defined.
One possible reason is that the user ID, the
<DS:GLOS.3526C1EDAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>plan variant</>, or the
<DS:GLOS.352A1B02D9685CD5E10000009B38F974>organizational object</> does
not exist.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check the processor ID entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME875 - Role assignment & & inconsistent (Please check) ?

  The SAP error message ME875 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the role assignment for a user or a group of users in the context of purchasing documents. This error typically arises when the system detects that the role assignments for a user do not match the expected configuration or when there are issues with the authorization profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Role Assignment: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned to perform the required actions in the purchasing module.
  Missing Authorizations: The user might be missing specific authorizations that are required to access certain transactions or data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization objects or roles in the SAP system.
  User Master Data Issues: The user master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in role assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary roles for purchasing activities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the roles and authorization profiles.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user are correctly configured and include the necessary authorizations for the purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If roles are missing, assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  If roles are incorrectly assigned, remove the incorrect roles and assign the correct ones.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the roles were recently transported from a development system, ensure that the transport was successful and that there are no inconsistencies in the role definitions.
  
  
  
  User Master Data Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the user master data is correctly maintained, including the user’s organizational assignments and other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the necessary roles and authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or basis team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to purchasing, such as M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role assignments and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations for purchasing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME875 error and ensure that the user has the correct role assignments for their purchasing activities.