How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE002 - User &1 not assigned to PFCG role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User &1 not assigned to PFCG role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE002 - User &1 not assigned to PFCG role &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE002 User &1 not assigned to PFCG role &2 indicates that a specific user (represented by &1) is not assigned to a particular PFCG role (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of authorization checks, particularly when a user attempts to access a transaction or function that requires specific authorizations defined in the PFCG role.
  Cause:
  
  User Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary role assigned in the Profile Generator (PFCG).
  Authorization Issues: The role may exist, but the user has not been assigned to it, or the role may not be active.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may be trying to access a transaction or function that requires authorizations that are not included in their assigned roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG.
  Enter the role name &2 in the Role field.
  Click on the "User" tab.
  Add the user &1 to the list of users assigned to this role.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Role Activation:
  
  Ensure that the role is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button in the PFCG role maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  If the user still encounters issues after being assigned the role, check the authorization objects within the role to ensure they cover the necessary permissions for the transaction or function the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  User Buffer Refresh:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to refresh the user buffer. This can be done by logging out and back in or using transaction SU01 to modify the user and then save it.
  
  
  
  Check for Composite Roles:
  
  If the role is part of a composite role, ensure that the user is assigned to the composite role as well.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SUIM: User information system for checking authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the difference between single roles and composite roles.
  Familiarize yourself with authorization objects and how they are used in roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user has the necessary access rights to perform their tasks.