How To Fix SOBL_MESSAGE002 - Invalid role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOBL_MESSAGE - Object Relationship Service Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Invalid role &1

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to create a relationship between two business
objects for which no relationship was maintained.

System Response

No relationship was created.

How to fix this error?

Check the relationship model (transaction SOBL_MODEL). The object types
to be related must be assigned to the roles for which the relationship
was defined.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOBL_MESSAGE002 - Invalid role &1 ?

  The SAP error message SOBL_MESSAGE002: Invalid role &1 typically occurs when a user tries to access a role that is either not assigned to them, does not exist, or is not properly configured in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during user logins, role assignments, or when trying to access specific transactions or functionalities that require certain roles.
  Causes:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the specified role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Does Not Exist: The role specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Role Inactive: The role exists but is inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user has the role assigned.
  If not, assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the role exists in the system.
  If the role does not exist, it may need to be created or restored.
  
  
  
  Activate Role:
  
  If the role exists but is inactive, activate it in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. This can be checked in the user profile or by using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the role is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator to investigate further, as they may have access to logs and additional tools to diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to role management and authorization errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and user authorizations for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SOBL_MESSAGE002 error.