How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_LNDSCP016 - System role does not exist

SCTS_DIST_CTL_LNDSCP016 - Overview

• 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