How To Fix REXCAT018 - Specify role or attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCAT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify role or attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCAT018 - Specify role or attribute ?

  The SAP error message REXCAT018 ("Specify role or attribute") typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in the system. This error indicates that a required role or attribute has not been specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role or Attribute: The user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific role or attribute, but it has not been defined or assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization objects or roles that are supposed to be linked to the user or transaction.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the necessary roles assigned, or the roles may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error.
  Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the roles in question.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured and that they include the necessary authorization objects and values.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Attributes:
  
  If the error specifies a particular attribute that is missing, ensure that it is defined in the role or user profile.
  You may need to create or modify roles to include the required attributes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check log. This will show which authorization object is missing and can help identify the specific role or attribute that needs to be added.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management to understand the specific requirements for the transaction or action being performed.
  
  
  
  Contact Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be linked to the roles in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the REXCAT018 error in your SAP system.