How To Fix RSRD204 - &1: &2 is not a valid role in the BW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 204

• Message text: &1: &2 is not a valid role in the BW system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD204 - &1: &2 is not a valid role in the BW system ?

  The SAP error message RSRD204 indicates that a specified role is not valid in the BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically occurs when a user tries to access a report or a query that requires a specific role that is either not assigned to them or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the required role assigned in the BW system.
  Role Does Not Exist: The role specified in the error message may not exist in the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects related to the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check if the user has the required role assigned.
  If not, assign the necessary role to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check if the role mentioned in the error message exists in the BW system.
  If the role does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the role has the necessary authorizations for the BW objects that the user is trying to access.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the role or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the appropriate user groups that may have access to the required roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRD204 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to the BW reports and queries.