How To Fix SROLEMAN020 - Role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SROLEMAN - Role Manager

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SROLEMAN020 - Role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SROLEMAN020 indicates that the specified role (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when a user or administrator attempts to assign a role that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role you are trying to assign has not been created in the system.
  Role Deleted: The role may have existed previously but has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the role name when trying to assign it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the role name is spelled correctly in the transaction or program where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Create the Role:
  
  If the role does not exist, you can create it in transaction PFCG. Make sure to define the necessary authorizations and menu items.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to assign the role has the necessary authorizations to do so. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the role or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the role's purpose or its configuration, consult your organization's documentation or SAP notes related to role management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and creation.
  SU01: User maintenance, where roles are assigned to users.
  SUIM: User Information System, for checking user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to role management and the specific error message.
  
  
  Role Management Best Practices: Ensure that roles are documented and that there is a process for managing role creation, modification, and deletion to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SROLEMAN020 error and ensure that the necessary roles are available for assignment.