How To Fix S#461 - The imparting role & does not exist

S#461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 461

• Message text: The imparting role & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#461 - The imparting role & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S#461, which states "The imparting role & does not exist," typically occurs when there is an issue related to user roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific role that is required for a user or a process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role: The role specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, deletion, or the role not being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role or the role may not be assigned to the user.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the user management or role assignment process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if