How To Fix RPM_WORKFLOW001 - Technical role &1 does not exist; check table RPM_TECH_ROLE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_WORKFLOW - Workflow Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Technical role &1 does not exist; check table RPM_TECH_ROLE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_WORKFLOW001 - Technical role &1 does not exist; check table RPM_TECH_ROLE ?

  The SAP error message RPM_WORKFLOW001 indicates that a technical role specified in a workflow does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module, where workflows are used to manage processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Technical Role: The technical role referenced in the workflow is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role may have been deleted or not properly assigned to the user or workflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the roles associated with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Technical Role:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the table RPM_TECH_ROLE.
  Verify if the technical role mentioned in the error message exists in this table.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the Role:
  
  If the role does not exist, you may need to create it.