How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES086 - Global role assigned to role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Global role assigned to role &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The global role assigned to role &V1& in table RPM_ROLE cannot be found.
The role belongs to project &V3&. Verify that you should not remove the
reference to the global role.
Source table of this check:
Table: RPM_ROLE
GUID: &V2&
Target table of this check:
Table: RPM_ROLE
GUID: &V4&

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

Warning: The value specified for field GLOBAL_ROLE_GUID is not valid

System Response

How to fix this error?

Possible solutions for this error:
The program provides you with a repair possibility to directly assign a
global role to this role. Click the 'Modify' link and select a global
role, then execute the repair.
Note: This will NOT copy qualifications, terms or the location from the
global role to the role.
You can assign a global role to your role in the portal by selecting
project &V3& and role &V1&.
There is a possibility that this role is no longer linked to an project
and should be possibly manually deleted. Check whether the report
indicates additional errors for role GUID &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES086 - Global role assigned to role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES086 indicates that a global role assigned to a specific role does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of role management and authorization assignments within the SAP system, particularly when using the Role Management (RPM) tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Global Role: The global role that is referenced in the error message has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role assignment may have been configured incorrectly, pointing to a non-existent global role.
  Transport Issues: If roles are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the global role may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects that prevent the system from recognizing the global role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Global Role Existence:
  
  Check if the global role mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and searching for the global role.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Global Role:
  
  If the global role does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup or transport request if it was deleted accidentally.
  
  
  
  Correct Role Assignment:
  
  Review the role assignment configuration to ensure that it correctly points to an existing global role. If necessary, update the role assignment to reference a valid global role.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the global role was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport the global role separately.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage roles. Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to role management and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to role management include PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and authorization errors.
  Role Management Best Practices: Implement best practices for role management, such as regular audits of roles and authorizations, to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.