How To Fix MI_MGMT069 - Role does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Role does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI_MGMT069 - Role does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MI_MGMT069, which states "Role does not exist," typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or function that requires a specific role that has not been assigned to them in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing authorizations, incorrect role assignments, or changes in the role configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Deactivation: The role may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access the role.
  Incorrect User Profile: The user might be logged in with a different profile that does not have the required role.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the required role is listed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you can assign it using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Create or modify the role as necessary and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Role Activation:
  
  If the role exists but is inactive, activate it in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This can help identify what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to MI_MGMT069 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts for a better understanding of how roles are structured and assigned.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MI_MGMT069 error message in SAP.