How To Fix SACM_ADMIN017 - User &1 is not assigned to role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACM_ADMIN - Access Control Management Administration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: User &1 is not assigned to role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACM_ADMIN017 - User &1 is not assigned to role &2 ?

  The SAP error message SACM_ADMIN017 indicates that a user (represented by &1) is not assigned to a specific role (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are critical for accessing certain functionalities or data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary role assigned to them in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The role not being assigned to the user.
  The role being removed or not properly configured.
  The user being in a different organizational unit that does not have access to the role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The role may exist, but the user lacks the necessary authorizations within that role to perform the desired action.
  
  
  User Status: The user account may be inactive or locked, preventing them from accessing roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) in SAP.
  Enter the user ID (&1) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  If the required role (&2) is not listed, you can assign it by adding the role to the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the role is correctly configured and active.
  Verify that the role contains the necessary authorizations for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Check if the user account is active. If the account is locked or inactive, unlock or activate it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can help identify if there are missing authorizations within the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  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
  SUIM: User Information System (to check roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and security within the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SACM_ADMIN017 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform their tasks.