How To Fix S#294 - Role & not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Role & not selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#294 - Role & not selected ?

  The SAP error message "S#294 Role & not selected" typically indicates that a user is trying to access a transaction or function for which they do not have the necessary authorization role assigned. This error is related to the authorization concept in SAP, where users must have specific roles assigned to them to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user does not have the required role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Not Active: The role may exist but is not active or has not been properly configured.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization objects associated with the role may not be correctly defined or may not include the necessary permissions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been changed, leading to the loss of access to certain roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the required role is listed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Role:
  
  If the required role is not assigned, you may need to assign it using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Create or modify the role to include the necessary authorizations and then assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Activate Role:
  
  If the role exists but is inactive, activate it in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role to ensure they include the necessary permissions for the transaction or function the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  User Profile Update:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the user profile or roles, ensure that the changes are saved and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concept: 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 information on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "S#294 Role & not selected" error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks.