How To Fix PWWW118 - Role &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Role &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW118 - Role &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message PWWW118, which states "Role &1 not found," typically occurs when a user tries to access a role that does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the role being deleted, not being assigned correctly, or the user not having the necessary authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is no longer active in the system.
  Incorrect Role Name: The role name specified may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Role Assignment: The role may not have been assigned to the user or the user group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the role exists in the system by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  Ensure that the role name is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the role exists, ensure that it is assigned to the user or the user group. You can do this in the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Assign the role to the user if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. This may involve checking the user's profile and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the role and its configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to role management and authorization errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and user authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PWWW118 error and implement the appropriate solution.