How To Fix SCTS_HDI453 - An error occurred when assigning AFL role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 453

• Message text: An error occurred when assigning AFL role &1

What causes this issue?

ABAP database user &V2& attempted to grant the current HDI container
access rights to the referenced physical database schema _SYS_AFL by
assigning role &V1&. This resulted in an error. Possible causes are
listed below.
Objects in the current HDI container can only use objects from the
logical AFL schema once the access rights have been granted.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that ABAP database user &V2& is authorized to grant role &V1&.
Then try to activate the logical HDI container in transaction SCTS_AMHC.
If this does not solve the problem, see the possible causes of the error
listed below and try to remedy them.
Activate the logical HDI container again.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI453 - An error occurred when assigning AFL role &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI453, which states "An error occurred when assigning AFL role &1," typically relates to issues with the assignment of the Application Function Library (AFL) roles in the context of SAP HANA or SAP BW/4HANA environments. This error can occur during the configuration of the AFL, which is used for advanced analytics and data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Role Assignment Issues: The specified AFL role may not exist, or there may be issues with the role assignment in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to assign the role may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the system that prevent the role from being assigned correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may be issues related to the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify that the AFL role specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign roles. You may need to check the user's profile and roles to confirm they have the required permissions.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration related to AFL and ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up. This may involve checking the HANA database configuration or BW settings.
  Transport Validation: If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to AFL and role management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  AFL Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on the Application Function Library for insights into its configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SCTS_HDI453 error message.