How To Fix RL002 - Object type '&1', key '&2', logical system '&3' not assigned to a role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RL - Messages of the Object Relationship Services

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Object type '&1', key '&2', logical system '&3' not assigned to a role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RL002 - Object type '&1', key '&2', logical system '&3' not assigned to a role ?

  The SAP error message RL002 indicates that a specific object type, identified by the key and logical system, is not assigned to a role in the system. This typically occurs in the context of authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The object type (e.g., a specific transaction, report, or other SAP object) is not assigned to the user’s role, which is necessary for them to access it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical system may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary authorizations set up.
  Transport Issues: If the roles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing assignments.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: Changes in the authorization objects or roles may have led to the current user not having the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RL002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Check if the role assigned to the user includes the necessary object type and key.
  If not, you may need to add the object type to the role.
  
  
  
  Assign the Object to the Role:
  
  If the object type is missing, you can add it to the role by editing the role in PFCG.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the role.
  
  
  
  User Comparison:
  
  After making changes to the role, perform a user comparison in PFCG to ensure that the changes are reflected for all users assigned to that role.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly configured and that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the user’s access to the object type to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (for checking authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of roles and profiles in SAP, as well as how authorization objects work.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RL002 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required object type.