How To Fix PWWW119 - Profile(s) for role &1 assigned to user &2


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

  • Message number: 119

  • Message text: Profile(s) for role &1 assigned to user &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    A role has been chosen for the authorization assignment. The
    authorization profiles generated using the profile generator have been
    entered for the user in the user master, which ensures that the
    authorizations are immediately effective for the user the next time
    that he or she logs on.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW119 - Profile(s) for role &1 assigned to user &2 ?

    The SAP error message PWWW119 indicates that there is an issue with the profiles assigned to a user for a specific role. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary profiles associated with the role assigned to the user. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:

    Cause:

    1. Missing Profiles: The profiles that are supposed to be associated with the role are either missing or not correctly assigned.
    2. Role Configuration Issues: The role may not be properly configured, leading to a mismatch between the role and the profiles.
    3. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profiles linked to the role.
    4. Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused profiles to be lost or not properly assigned.

    Solution:

    1. Check Role Configuration:

      • Go to the transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
      • Find the role in question and check the assigned profiles.
      • Ensure that the profiles are correctly assigned and exist in the system.
    2. Assign Missing Profiles:

      • If profiles are missing, you may need to create or assign the necessary profiles to the role.
      • You can do this by editing the role in PFCG and adding the required profiles.
    3. User Authorization Check:

      • Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profiles.
      • You can check the user’s authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
    4. Transport Check:

      • If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
      • Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
    5. Profile Generation:

      • If changes were made to the role, ensure that you regenerate the profiles by using the "Generate" button in the role maintenance screen.
    6. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or updates.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • PFCG: Role Maintenance
      • SU01: User Maintenance
      • SUIM: User Information System (for checking authorizations)
    • 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.

    • Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and user authorizations, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot these issues.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PWWW119 error message in SAP.

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