How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH272 - Role &1 is not assigned to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Role &1 is not assigned to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH272 - Role &1 is not assigned to &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH272 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a user or a system (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA or when using SAP BW/4HANA, particularly when trying to access certain functionalities or data that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user or system trying to perform an action that requires the specified role. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The role has not been assigned to the user or system.
  The role assignment is not active or has been removed.
  The user or system does not have the necessary permissions to access the data or functionality associated with the role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH272 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance).
  Enter the user ID (&2) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the role (&1) is listed among the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  If the role is not assigned, you can assign it using the following steps:
  
  In transaction SU01, enter the user ID.
  Go to the "Roles" tab.
  Add the required role (&1) to the user.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Role Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the role itself is properly configured and has the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to review the role settings and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If the role assignment is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  User Buffer Refresh:
  
  After making changes to role assignments, it may be necessary to refresh the user buffer. This can be done by logging out and logging back in or using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific role and its requirements to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH272 error and ensure that the necessary roles are correctly assigned to the user or system.