How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH057 - Role &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Role &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH057 - Role &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH057 indicates that a specific role is missing for a user when trying to access SAP HANA-related functionalities. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA environments, where proper authorizations are crucial for accessing data and executing queries.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific role, but that role is not assigned to the user. This can happen due to:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the necessary role assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Deactivation: The role may have been deactivated or removed.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects within the role that prevent access.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH057 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the required role (indicated in the error message as &1) is listed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you can assign it by:
  
  Going to the Roles tab in the user maintenance screen.
  Adding the required role to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Role Verification:
  
  If the role is assigned but the error persists, verify that the role is active and has the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the role's settings and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the authorization objects within the role are correctly configured and that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the role was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific role and its requirements for any additional configuration that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for BW/4HANA or SAP HANA regarding user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RS2HANA_AUTH057 error message.