How To Fix S#286 - Imparting role & does not contain any authorization data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Imparting role & does not contain any authorization data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#286 - Imparting role & does not contain any authorization data ?

  The SAP error message S#286 typically indicates that there is an issue with a role that is being assigned to a user. Specifically, the message states that the role does not contain any authorization data, which means that the role is empty and does not provide any permissions or access rights to the user.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Role: The role you are trying to assign does not have any authorization objects defined. This can happen if the role was created but not properly configured.
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or modified in such a way that it no longer contains any authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the loss of authorization data.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role may not be intended for the user or may not be applicable to the user's job function.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Configuration: Go to the role in transaction code PFCG and check if it has any authorization data. If it is empty, you will need to add the necessary authorization objects.
  Recreate Role: If the role is supposed to have authorizations but is empty, consider recreating the role or copying from a similar role that has the required authorizations.
  Transport Check: If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the role or manually add the authorizations.
  Role Assignment Review: Ensure that the role being assigned is appropriate for the user. If it is not needed, consider removing it from the user’s profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can assign roles to users.
  SUIM: User Information System, which can help in analyzing user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Roles are collections of authorizations that define what a user can do in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the role assignment with a user to ensure that the authorizations are working as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#286 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access rights in the SAP system.