How To Fix RL455 - Specify role type

RL455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Specify role type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RL455 - Specify role type ?

  The SAP error message RL455 ("Specify role type") typically occurs in the context of role management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in the SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) module or when managing user roles in general.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RL455 is triggered when a user attempts to create or modify a role without specifying the required role type. In SAP, roles can have different types, such as:
  
  Single Roles: These are standalone roles that can be assigned to users.
  Composite Roles: These are collections of single roles that can be assigned together.
  Derived Roles: These are roles that inherit authorizations from a single role.
  
  If the role type is not specified during the creation or modification process, the system cannot determine how to process the role, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RL455 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify Role Type: When creating or modifying a role, ensure that you explicitly