How To Fix /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES044 - Role description for &1 was not found in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Role description for &1 was not found in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES044 - Role description for &1 was not found in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES044 indicates that the system is unable to find a role description for a specified role in the designated table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management or role management, where the system expects to retrieve a description for a specific role but cannot find it in the relevant database table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Description: The role description for the specified role (&1) is not present in the specified table (&2). This could happen if the role was created but not properly documented or if the role was deleted without removing its references.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking in the wrong table or the table is not properly populated.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport that caused the role description to be omitted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the role description.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify that the role exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and checking if the role is listed.
  Add Role Description: If the role exists but lacks a description, you can add it in the role maintenance transaction (PFCG). Open the role, go to the "Description" tab, and enter the necessary information.
  Check Table Entries: Investigate the relevant table (usually related to role management, such as AGR_TEXT for role descriptions) to ensure that the entry for the role exists. If it does not, you may need to create it manually or troubleshoot why it is missing.
  Transport Check: If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the role description was not included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view the role and its description. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SE11: Data dictionary to check table structures
  SE16: Table display to view entries in specific tables
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  AGR_USERS: Contains user assignments to roles.
  AGR_TEXT: Contains descriptions for roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.