How To Fix R11529 - Role not updated if a role category is not assigned

R11529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Role not updated if a role category is not assigned

What causes this issue?

The update of a role is controlled in table BUT100 through the
assignment of a role category.
Processes that require a role to exist for a business partner and that
make use of this role, access this role via the assigned role category.
This means, on the one hand, that all the roles assigned to a role
category must be updated. On the other hand, roles that are not updated
cannot be used in processes or programs.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11529 - Role not updated if a role category is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message R11529 indicates that a role has not been updated because a role category has not been assigned. This typically occurs in the context of role management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in the Profile Generator (PFCG).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a role in SAP without assigning a role category. Role categories are essential as they define the type of role being created (e.g., single role, composite role, etc.) and determine how the role will be processed and utilized within the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a role category is assigned to the role you are trying to create or modify. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Role Maintenance Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Create or Edit the Role:
  
  If you are creating a new role, enter a name