How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH087 - Super role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Super role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH087 - Super role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH087 indicates that a super role specified in the context of SAP HANA authorization does not exist. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign or reference a super role that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Super Role: The specified super role does not exist in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the role name when it is being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the super role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the super role exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and searching for the role.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the role name is correctly spelled and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access the super role has the necessary authorizations to view and manage roles.
  
  
  
  Role Creation:
  
  If the super role does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in transaction PFCG by defining the role and assigning the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the role is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to HANA authorization and roles for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  HANA Authorization: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with HANA authorization concepts, including the use of super roles and how they interact with user roles.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH087 error and ensure that the necessary super roles are correctly configured in your SAP system.