How To Fix RTP037 - The role &1 is invalid.

RTP037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The role &1 is invalid.

What causes this issue?

Either a role has been entered which does not exist, or the entered role
belongs to a "reserved" role category.
Examples of "reserved" role categories are "Accountholder" and
"Beneficiary".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP037 - The role &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message RTP037, which states "The role &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of role management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Role Name: The role specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign the specified role.
  Role Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process, leading to an incomplete or invalid role.
  Role Deactivation: The role may be deactivated or not assigned to the user or user group.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the role management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Role Existence: Check if the role exists in the system by using transaction code PFCG