How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_LNDSCP016 - System role does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_LNDSCP - Landscape-Specific Messages for Central CTS

• Message number: 016

• Message text: System role does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_LNDSCP016 - System role does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_LNDSCP016 indicates that a system role does not exist in the context of the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) replication setup. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration of the SLT system or the roles assigned to the user or system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Role: The specific system role that is required for the operation is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SLT configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required roles.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required roles.
  Transport Issues: If the system role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) and verify if the required system role exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system where it is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Roles:
  
  If the role is missing, create a new role with the necessary authorizations for SLT operations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the SLT user.
  
  
  
  Review SLT Configuration:
  
  Check the SLT configuration in transaction LTRC (SLT Configuration) to ensure that all settings are correct.
  Verify that the source and target systems are correctly defined and that the connection is established.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the SLT operations has the necessary authorizations assigned to them.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SLT and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SLT Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Landscape Transformation to understand the role requirements and configuration settings.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.