How To Fix /PICM/UI079 - Role does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Role does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI079 - Role does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI079 Role does not exist typically indicates that the user is trying to access a role that has not been assigned to them or does not exist in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications, where user roles are crucial for determining access to various functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the necessary role assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects associated with the role.
  Incorrect Role Name: The role name being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly configured in the application.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the required roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the "Roles" tab to see if the required role is assigned to the user.
  If not, assign the necessary role.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the role exists in the system.
  If the role is missing, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Role Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the role is properly configured with the necessary authorizations and is active.
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is correctly configured and that the user is part of the necessary user groups.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the role was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.