How To Fix R1428 - Enter at least one user role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Enter at least one user role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1428 - Enter at least one user role ?

  The SAP error message R1428, which states "Enter at least one user role," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a user profile in the SAP system, and you have not assigned any user roles to that profile. User roles are essential in SAP as they define the permissions and access rights for users to perform specific tasks within the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create or modify a user without assigning at least one user role.
  The user role is a mandatory field in the user profile setup, and it has been left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1428 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access User Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify User:
  
  If you are creating a new user, enter the username and click on the "Create" button.
  If you are modifying an existing user, enter the username and click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Assign User Roles:
  
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab in the user maintenance screen.
  Here, you need to assign at least one user role to the user. You can do this by:
  
  Entering the role name directly if you know it.
  Using the search function (F4) to find and select the appropriate roles.
  
  
  Ensure that the roles you assign are relevant to the user's job functions and responsibilities.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the necessary roles, save your changes by clicking the "Save" button.
  
  
  
  Verify:
  
  After saving, you can verify that the user has the correct roles assigned by re-entering the user maintenance screen and checking the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Profiles: User roles in SAP are defined in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). This is where you can create and manage roles, including the authorization objects and transactions that each role includes.
  Authorization Issues: If users still face issues after roles are assigned, it may be necessary to check the authorization objects associated with those roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on user management and role assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1428 error and successfully assign user roles in SAP.