How To Fix RS_B4HTAU_CL_MSG_EX017 - Role '&1' does not exist so it cannot be regenerated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HTAU_CL_MSG_EX -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Role '&1' does not exist so it cannot be regenerated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HTAU_CL_MSG_EX017 - Role '&1' does not exist so it cannot be regenerated. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HTAU_CL_MSG_EX017 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the system, which prevents it from being regenerated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to regenerate or refresh a role that is expected to be present but is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or never created in the system.
  Incorrect Role Name: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the role reference.
  Transport Issues: If the role was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the role exists in the system by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  If the role is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Correct Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name referenced in the error message is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported, verify the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to regenerate the role has the necessary authorizations to view and manage roles.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Role:
  
  If the role does not exist and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it manually, ensuring that all necessary authorizations and settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to role management and regeneration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SUIM (User Information System)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to role management and regeneration.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.