How To Fix /PM0/ABP_CD_CUST_MSG018 - FS-CD Customizing: Role name not maintained for role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_CD_CUST_MSG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: FS-CD Customizing: Role name not maintained for role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CD_CUST_MSG018 - FS-CD Customizing: Role name not maintained for role &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CD_CUST_MSG018 FS-CD Customizing: Role name not maintained for role &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP FS-CD (Financial Services Collections and Disbursements) module. This error indicates that a specific role, identified by the placeholder &1, does not have a corresponding role name maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the role defined in the system lacks a proper name or description. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete configuration during the setup of the FS-CD module.
  Missing entries in the customizing settings for roles.
  Changes in the system that have not been properly reflected in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for FS-CD. This is usually found under:
  SPRO -> Financial Services -> Collections and Disbursements -> Customizing -> Role Management
  
  
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Look for the role identified by &1 in the error message. You may need to check the specific role ID that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that a role name and description are maintained for this role. If not, you will need to create or update the role with the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Maintain Role Name:
  
  If the role does not exist, create a new role and provide a meaningful name and description.
  If the role exists but lacks a name, edit the role to add the missing name.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality assurance, production).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, SU01 for user management, and PFCG for role maintenance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for FS-CD for detailed information on role management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in FS-CD.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the role is properly configured in your SAP system.