How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE009 - User group &1 contains users who are not assigned to PFCG role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: User group &1 contains users who are not assigned to PFCG role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE009 - User group &1 contains users who are not assigned to PFCG role &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE009 indicates that there is a mismatch between the user group and the PFCG (Profile Generator) role in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the user group specified contains users who are not assigned to the specified PFCG role. This can lead to authorization issues when trying to access certain functionalities or transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  User Group Configuration: The user group defined in the system has users that do not have the necessary authorizations linked to the specified PFCG role.
  Role Assignment: Users in the user group may not have been assigned the PFCG role correctly, or the role may not be properly configured.
  Role Deletion or Changes: The PFCG role may have been deleted or modified, leading to inconsistencies in user assignments.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in user assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG and check the role in question. Verify which users are assigned to this role.
  Compare this list with the users in the specified user group to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Assign Users to Role:
  
  If users in the user group need access to the role, assign them to the PFCG role using transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are granted to these users.
  
  
  
  Review User Group Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the user group to ensure it is set up correctly and that it includes only those users who should have access to the specified role.
  
  
  
  Role Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the PFCG role is active and has not been deleted or modified in a way that affects user access.
  If changes were made, consider reassigning the role to the affected users.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary user assignments and that the target system is consistent with the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting to access the role. This can provide insights into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PFCG (Profile Generator): This is the transaction used to create and manage roles and authorizations in SAP.
  User Groups: These are used to group users for easier management of authorizations and roles.
  Authorization Objects: These define the specific authorizations required for various actions in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the required roles in SAP.