How To Fix OD202 - Unexpected case by role check.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Unexpected case by role check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD202 - Unexpected case by role check. ?

  The SAP error message OD202 "Unexpected case by role check" typically occurs during the authorization checks in SAP, particularly when there is an issue with the role assignments or the authorization objects associated with a user. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when a user tries to access a transaction or perform an action for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Problems: There may be missing or incorrectly configured authorization objects in the roles assigned to the user.
  Profile Generation Issues: If the profiles associated with the roles are not generated correctly, it can lead to authorization problems.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to roles or authorizations that have not been properly updated or propagated can cause this error.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code that performs authorization checks, it may not be handling certain cases correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Profile Generation: Ensure that the profiles for the roles are generated correctly. You can do this using transaction PFCG to regenerate the profiles.
  Role Maintenance: Review the roles in transaction PFCG to ensure that all necessary authorizations are included and correctly configured.
  Check for Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in the authorization checks, review it to ensure it is functioning as expected.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OD202 error and implement a solution to resolve it.