How To Fix RL005 - Role with ID '&' unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Role with ID '&' unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RL005 - Role with ID '&' unknown ?

  The SAP error message RL005, which states "Role with ID '&' unknown," typically occurs when the system cannot find a specified role in the authorization management system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Role ID: The role ID specified in the transaction or configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the role management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Role ID: Check the role ID you are trying to access. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  Check Role Existence: Use transaction code PFCG to check if the role exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  Transport Check: If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to adjust the user's authorizations or roles.
  System Consistency: Run consistency checks in the system to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the role management. You can use transaction SU25 to perform some checks related to authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot roles.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.