How To Fix S#801 - Profile of role & generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Profile of role & generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#801 - Profile of role & generated ?

  The SAP error message S#801 typically indicates an issue related to the authorization profile of a role that has been generated. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to assign roles to users or when generating authorization profiles.
  Cause:
  The S#801 error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user or role may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Profile Generation Issues: There may be issues during the generation of the authorization profile, such as inconsistencies in the role definition or missing objects.
  Role Assignment Problems: The role may not be properly assigned to the user, or there may be conflicts with other roles.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S#801 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs.
  
  
  Re-generate the Profile: Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and re-generate the authorization profile for the role. This can help resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Role Definition: Check the role definition for any missing authorization objects or incorrect settings. Make sure that all necessary transactions and authorizations are included.
  
  
  Check Role Assignment: Verify that the role is correctly assigned to the user. You can do this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by checking the user’s roles.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and authorizations were included in the transport request. You may need to manually adjust the role in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  SUIM: User Information System (for checking authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the S#801 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the S#801 error in SAP.