How To Fix SRM_VIEWGEN027 - Role & does not exist

SRM_VIEWGEN027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_VIEWGEN - No nodes were selected

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Role & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_VIEWGEN027 - Role & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRM_VIEWGEN027 typically indicates that a specific role or authorization object is missing in the SAP system. This error often occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when a user tries to access a transaction or view for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role: The user does not have the required role assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Issues: The role exists, but the user does not have the necessary authorizations within that role.
  Role Configuration: The role may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the required role is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you may need to assign it