How To Fix PWWW109 - Profile for role &1 is possibly out of date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Profile for role &1 is possibly out of date

What causes this issue?

The profile for the specified role is possibly out of date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the role maintenance function to check the profile, and regenerate
the profile if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW109 - Profile for role &1 is possibly out of date ?

  The SAP error message PWWW109 indicates that the profile for a specific role is possibly out of date. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management and authorization system, particularly when there have been changes to the role or its associated authorizations that have not been reflected in the user profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Role Changes: The role associated with the user has been modified (e.g., new authorizations added or existing ones removed) but the changes have not been updated in the user profiles.
  Profile Generation: The profiles for the roles may not have been regenerated after changes were made, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the profiles may not have been updated correctly.
  User Assignment: The user may have been assigned a role that has been changed, but the profile has not been refreshed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Regenerate Profiles: 
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to regenerate the profiles for the affected role. 
  Navigate to the role in question, and select the "Profile" tab. Then, click on the "Generate" button to regenerate the profile.
  
  
  
  Check Role Changes: 
  
  Review the changes made to the role to ensure that they are correct and necessary. If changes were made in error, consider reverting them.
  
  
  
  User Comparison: 
  
  Perform a user comparison for the affected user(s) to ensure that their authorizations are up to date. This can be done in transaction code PFCG by selecting the role and then using the "User Comparison" function.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the role was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the role or manually update the profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Data: 
  
  Ensure that the authorization data is consistent and that there are no missing authorizations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and profile generation.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check user assignments to roles.
  SUIM: User Information System, useful for checking authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to role management and authorization issues can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PWWW109 error and ensure that the user roles and profiles are up to date.