How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT001 - Role assignment of role &1 to context &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Role assignment of role &1 to context &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT001 - Role assignment of role &1 to context &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT001 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a role to a specific context in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and their assignments in the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A role (denoted as &1) is being assigned to a context (denoted as &2), but the assignment does not exist in the system.
  The role may not have been created or properly configured in the system.
  The context may not be valid or may not have the necessary configurations to accept the role.
  There may be issues with the authorization objects or profiles associated with the role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Verify that the role specified in the error message (&1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and searching for the role.
  
  
  
  Check Context Validity:
  
  Ensure that the context specified (&2) is valid and correctly configured. This may involve checking the context settings in the relevant configuration areas of the PLM module.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the role does not exist, you may need to create it or assign an existing role that is appropriate for the context.
  If the role exists but is not assigned to the context, you may need to manually assign it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to assign roles. This may involve checking the user's profiles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to role management and authorization in the PLM module for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SUIM (User Information System)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding the basics of SAP authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, can be beneficial in troubleshooting such issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to role assignments in PLM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.