How To Fix RSEC466 - Error reading role &1: no authorization data found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Error reading role &1: no authorization data found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC466 - Error reading role &1: no authorization data found ?

  The SAP error message RSEC466, which states "Error reading role &1: no authorization data found," typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve authorization data for a specific role. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Role Not Assigned Properly: The role may not be assigned to the user or may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Data Missing: The role might not have any authorization objects assigned to it, or the authorization data might have been deleted or not generated.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing data.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile associated with the role may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the authorization data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the role is correctly assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the role configuration.
  Ensure that the role has the necessary authorization objects and that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Generate Authorization Data:
  
  If the role is missing authorization data, you can regenerate it in transaction PFCG by selecting the role and clicking on the "Generate" button.
  Make sure to check for any errors during the generation process.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Profile Check:
  
  Ensure that the authorization profile associated with the role is correctly defined and contains the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for authorizations using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and identify any missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how they interact.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and guides on role management and authorization to ensure best practices are followed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSEC466 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.