How To Fix S#253 - Role maintenance is deactivated by profile parameter & (transaction RZ11)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Role maintenance is deactivated by profile parameter & (transaction RZ11)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#253 - Role maintenance is deactivated by profile parameter & (transaction RZ11) ?

  The SAP error message S#253 indicates that role maintenance is deactivated due to a specific profile parameter setting. This typically occurs when the system is configured to restrict changes to roles and authorizations, which can be necessary for certain security or compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the profile parameter auth/role_maintenance being set to 0 (deactivated). When this parameter is set to 0, it prevents users from making changes to roles and authorizations in the system, which can lead to the S#253 error when attempting to access role maintenance transactions (like PFCG).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to change the profile parameter to allow role maintenance. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Setting:
  
  Use transaction RZ11 to check the current value of the parameter.
  Enter auth/role_maintenance in the Parameter field and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Change the Parameter:
  
  If the parameter is set to 0, you will need to change it to 1 to enable role maintenance.
  You can do this by using the RZ11 transaction as well:
  
  Enter auth/role_maintenance in the Parameter field.
  Click on the "Change" button.
  Set the value to 1 and save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Restart the System (if necessary):
  
  In some cases, you may need to restart the SAP system or the relevant application server for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to access role maintenance has the necessary authorizations to do so. Even if the parameter is set correctly, insufficient authorizations can also lead to access issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profile Parameters: Profile parameters control various aspects of the SAP system's behavior. They can be set at the instance or system level.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance transaction where roles are created and modified.
  RZ11: Transaction for displaying and changing profile parameters.
  
  
  Security Considerations: Enabling role maintenance can have security implications. Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to modify roles and authorizations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these changes, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.