How To Fix RL008 - Object type '&1', key '&2' not assigned to roles being searched for

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Object type '&1', key '&2' not assigned to roles being searched for

What causes this issue?

All the roles of type '&v3&' in relationships of type '&v4&' should be
found for object type '&v1&' with key '&v2&'.

System Response

No such roles were found.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RL008 - Object type '&1', key '&2' not assigned to roles being searched for ?

  The SAP error message RL008 indicates that a specific object type and key are not assigned to any of the roles that are being searched for in the context of authorization checks. This typically occurs in the context of role-based access control, where the system is trying to verify whether a user has the necessary authorizations to access a particular object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Assignment: The object (e.g., a transaction, report, or other SAP object) is not assigned to any of the roles that the user has.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the object in question.
  User Profile Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the roles were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the object not to be included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the role that should contain the object is indeed assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  In transaction PFCG, open the relevant role and check the authorization data.
  Ensure that the object type and key in question are included in the role's authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the object is not included in the role, you may need to add it manually.
  Use the authorization objects and fields to define the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  User Comparison:
  
  After making changes to roles, perform a user comparison in transaction PFCG to ensure that the changes are reflected in the user’s profile.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the roles were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the user’s access to the object again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check user role assignments.
  SUIM: User Information System, useful for reporting on user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects relevant to the object type in question. You can find this information in the SAP documentation or by using transaction SU21.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the RL008 error message or provide additional guidance on role management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RL008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.