How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT032 - No role selected for assigning a user or a user group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No role selected for assigning a user or a user group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT032 - No role selected for assigning a user or a user group ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT032 indicates that there is no role selected for assigning to a user or a user group. This error typically occurs in the context of user role assignments in SAP, particularly when using the Profile Generator (PFCG) or similar tools for managing user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  No Role Defined: The most common cause is that there are no roles defined in the system that can be assigned to the user or user group.
  Role Not Active: The role you are trying to assign may not be active or may not have been properly generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to assign the role may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign roles.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected a role from the list or may have selected an invalid role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Availability:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG and check if the roles you want to assign are created and active.
  Ensure that the roles are not locked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Roles:
  
  If no roles exist, create a new role using transaction PFCG.
  If roles exist but are not active, activate them.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who is trying to assign the roles has the necessary authorizations to do so. This may involve checking their own roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Select a Role:
  
  When assigning roles, ensure that you have selected a valid role from the list. Double-check that you are not trying to assign a role that does not exist or is not applicable.
  
  
  
  Check User Group:
  
  If you are assigning roles to a user group, ensure that the user group is correctly defined and that the roles are applicable to that group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects that might be restricting access to role assignment.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to role assignment and this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user and role management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.