How To Fix RSEC632 - Role assignments are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Role assignments are not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC632 - Role assignments are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message RSEC632 indicates that role assignments are not permitted for a specific user or context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects environments.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to assign roles to themselves or others. This can happen if the user is not part of a specific authorization group or if the role assignment is restricted by the system configuration.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the role assignment may lack the required authorizations in the authorization object related to role management.
  Role Type Restrictions: Certain roles may be defined in such a way that they cannot be assigned to users under specific conditions (e.g., based on user type, organizational unit, etc.).
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent certain role assignments due to compliance or security policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform role assignments. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  Review Role Assignment Rules: Check the configuration of the roles in question to see if there are any restrictions on who can be assigned those roles. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization settings and role definitions.
  Use Transaction SU01: If you are an administrator, you can try to assign the role directly through transaction SU01, ensuring that you have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Check for Organizational Restrictions: Ensure that there are no organizational restrictions that prevent the assignment of roles based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and management.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control role assignments, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role assignments and the RSEC632 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSEC632 error and implement a solution to resolve it.