How To Fix SRM_REGISTRY140 - Class role & of class & is not known in registry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_REGISTRY - Registry Maintenance

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Class role & of class & is not known in registry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY140 - Class role & of class & is not known in registry ?

  The SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY140 indicates that there is an issue with the class role in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the error message states that the class role and the associated class are not recognized in the registry. This can occur due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing entries, or inconsistencies in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Role Definition: The specified class role may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the SRM system.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified class role.
  System Upgrade or Patch: Changes made during a system upgrade or patch may have affected the role definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the class role is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to roles and authorizations in the SRM system.
  Ensure that all necessary roles are properly assigned to the relevant users.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the class role.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  You can use transaction SICF to check the service configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to SRM roles and authorizations for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PFCG (Profile Generator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SICF (Maintain Services).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on SRM roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SRM_REGISTRY140 error message.