How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT038 - Role &1 deleted in PFCG but is still assigned to context &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Role &1 deleted in PFCG but is still assigned to context &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT038 - Role &1 deleted in PFCG but is still assigned to context &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ROLE_ASGT038 indicates that a role has been deleted in the Profile Generator (PFCG) but is still assigned to a context. This situation typically arises in the context of authorization management in SAP, particularly when roles are modified or deleted without properly updating the assignments in the relevant contexts.
  Cause:
  
  Role Deletion: The role specified in the error message has been deleted from the PFCG transaction.
  Context Assignment: The role was still assigned to a user or a context (like a business partner, organizational unit, etc.) when it was deleted.
  Inconsistent Data: This inconsistency can occur due to manual changes, system migrations, or updates that did not properly synchronize the role assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine which context (e.g., user, business partner) is still referencing the deleted role. The error message provides the context identifier (&2).
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG and check the role assignments for the context mentioned in the error message.
  If the role is still assigned, you may need to remove it manually.
  
  
  
  Remove the Role Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant context (e.g., user management, business partner) and remove the deleted role from the assignments.
  Ensure that the context no longer references the deleted role.
  
  
  
  Recheck Authorizations:
  
  After removing the role, recheck the authorization assignments to ensure that everything is consistent.
  You may need to regenerate the profiles for the affected users or contexts.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If this change is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly managed and that the changes are reflected in the target system.
  
  
  System Consistency Check: Consider running a consistency check for authorizations to identify any other potential inconsistencies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user role assignments).
  SUIM: User information system (to analyze user roles and authorizations).
  
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of role-based access control (RBAC) and how roles are assigned to users or contexts.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and role management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your role assignments are consistent and up to date.