How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG081 - Role-Type Info not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Role-Type Info not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG081 - Role-Type Info not available ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG081 indicates that the system is unable to find the role-type information that is required for a specific workflow or process. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with workflows that require specific roles to be defined for users or tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Definition: The role that is being referenced in the workflow is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role may be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all to the user or organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow settings or in the role management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) and verify if the role in question exists.
  If it does not exist, create the role and assign the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the role is correctly assigned to the user or organizational unit that is trying to execute the workflow.
  You can check user assignments in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU10 (Mass User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the role is correctly referenced in the workflow definition.
  Make sure that the workflow is activated and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role and execute the workflow.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or role management to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Workflow Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on workflows and role management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.