How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT003 - User &1 is not assigned to role &2 in context &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User &1 is not assigned to role &2 in context &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT003 - User &1 is not assigned to role &2 in context &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT003 indicates that a user (represented by &1) is not assigned to a specific role (represented by &2) in a particular context (represented by &3). This error typically arises in scenarios where user authorization is required to perform certain actions or access specific functionalities within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary role assigned to them in the context specified. This could be due to:
  
  The role not being assigned to the user in the user management system.
  The role being inactive or not properly configured.
  The user being in a different organizational unit or context that does not have the role assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the action they are attempting, which is linked to the specified role.
  
  
  Context Misalignment: The context in which the user is trying to perform the action may not match the context for which the role is defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID (&1).
  Check the roles assigned to the user and verify if the required role (&2) is included.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  If the role is not assigned, you can assign it by editing the user’s roles in SU01.
  Ensure that the role is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the configuration of the role (&2).
  Ensure that the role has the necessary authorizations and is assigned to the correct context (&3).
  
  
  
  Check Context Settings:
  
  Verify that the context in which the user is operating matches the context for the role. This may involve checking organizational units, company codes, or other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist with the role assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of profiles, authorizations, and the role-based access control model in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations, as well as best practices for managing user access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks in the SAP system.