How To Fix SROLECMP009 - Comparison role &1 does not exist in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SROLECMP - Role comparison

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Comparison role &1 does not exist in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SROLECMP009 - Comparison role &1 does not exist in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message SROLECMP009 indicates that there is an issue with a comparison role that is expected to exist in the system but does not. This error typically arises in the context of role management, particularly when dealing with authorization roles in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error message SROLECMP009 is triggered when:
  
  A role that is being referenced (the comparison role) does not exist in the specified system.
  There may be a typo in the role name or the system identifier.
  The role may have been deleted or not transported correctly to the target system.
  There could be a configuration issue in the system landscape, such as missing transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the role specified in the error message actually exists in the target system. You can do this by navigating to the role management transaction (e.g., PFCG) and searching for the role.
  
  
  
  Check Role Name:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the role name. Compare the role name in the error message with the actual role name in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport the Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you may need to transport it from the development system to the target system. Ensure that the transport request containing the role is released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production), ensure that the role is consistently available across all systems.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage roles in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to role management and this specific error message.
  Role Management Best Practices: Regularly audit roles and authorizations to ensure they are correctly configured and transported across systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.