How To Fix R2037 - Object role & must be defined. Define the object role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R2 - Business Partner Contact

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Object role & must be defined. Define the object role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R2037 - Object role & must be defined. Define the object role ?

  The SAP error message R2037, which states "Object role & must be defined. Define the object role," typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management, particularly when dealing with authorization objects or roles in the system. This error indicates that a specific object role that is being referenced in a transaction or process has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Definition: The object role that is being referenced in the transaction or process has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or role assignments.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary role definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Object Role:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Check if the object role exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  To create a new role, click on "Role" and then "Create" to define the necessary authorizations and assign the required objects.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user or group of users has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary object roles.
  You can check user assignments in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU10 (Mass User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for specific guidelines on defining object roles and managing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the criteria for access.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles in SAP are collections of authorization objects that define what actions a user can perform. Profiles are generated from roles and are assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and profile generation.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU10: Mass user maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R2037 error and ensure that the necessary object roles are defined and correctly assigned in your SAP system.