How To Fix SEPM_TEST108 - Role &1 of user &2 is out of date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_TEST - Messages from EPM test utilities

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Role &1 of user &2 is out of date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_TEST108 - Role &1 of user &2 is out of date. ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_TEST108 indicates that a specific role assigned to a user is considered "out of date." This typically occurs in the context of SAP's role management and authorization system, particularly when there have been changes to the role or its associated authorizations that have not been reflected in the user's profile.
  Cause:
  
  Role Changes: The role has been modified (e.g., new authorizations added or existing ones removed) since it was last assigned to the user.
  User Profile Updates: The user’s profile may have been updated, but the role has not been re-evaluated or re-activated.
  Transport Issues: If roles are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies.
  Authorization Data: The underlying authorization data may have changed, leading to the role being flagged as out of date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reassign the Role: The simplest solution is to reassign the role to the user. This can be done through transaction code PFCG:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG.
  Enter the role name and click on "Change."
  Click on the "User" tab and reassign the user.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Generate Profile: After reassigning, ensure that the profile for the role is generated:
  
  In PFCG, after making changes, click on "Generate" to create the necessary authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 to analyze any missing authorizations that may be causing the role to be out of date.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the role to ensure that all authorizations are valid and up to date. This can be done in PFCG by using the "Check" function.
  
  
  Transport Role: If the role was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  User Comparison: Use transaction SU01 to perform a user comparison for the affected user to ensure that the user’s authorizations are in sync with the role.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role management and authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEPM_TEST108 error and ensure that the user's roles are up to date.