How To Fix SAP_NWBC033 - OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAP_NWBC - NWBC Messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAP_NWBC033 - OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1. ?

  The SAP error message SAP_NWBC033 OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) when there is an issue with the role configuration or the navigation structure. This error indicates that the system is unable to resolve the specified role, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user may not have the necessary role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Deactivation: The role might be deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the required authorizations to access the role.
  Incorrect Role Configuration: There may be issues in the configuration of the role itself, such as missing or incorrect parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Configuration: There could be a misconfiguration in the NWBC settings or the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG and verify if the role &1 is assigned to the user.
  If not, assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Status:
  
  Ensure that the role is active and not deactivated.
  Check if the role has been deleted or if there are any transport issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting to access the role.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role.
  
  
  
  Role Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the role in transaction PFCG to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check for any missing or incorrect parameters in the role definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the NWBC configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Check for any system updates or patches that may need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on role management and NWBC configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.