How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH062 - Role name is missing for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Role name is missing for field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH062 - Role name is missing for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH062 indicates that a role name is missing for a specific field in the context of SAP's authorization management or role assignment. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate roles in the system, and the system cannot find the necessary role information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The role that is supposed to be associated with the user or the transaction is not assigned or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization objects or roles in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to roles and authorizations in the system.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to missing role definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role is correctly assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the role exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the role in question. Ensure that all necessary authorizations are included and that there are no missing components.
  Check if the role is properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This can help identify if the user is missing specific authorizations.
  Run transaction SUIM to check for roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to role assignments.
  Ensure that all necessary roles were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Recreate Role:
  
  If the role is missing or corrupted, consider recreating the role and reassigning it to the necessary users.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and assignment.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SUIM: User information system for checking roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSOS_SEARCH062 error and implement a solution to resolve it.