How To Fix SRT_ADMIN216 - Role check failed: role &1 is missing for service user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_ADMIN - Administration Messages for SOAP Runtime

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Role check failed: role &1 is missing for service user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ADMIN216 - Role check failed: role &1 is missing for service user &2 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ADMIN216 indicates that a role check has failed for a service user in the context of SAP's web services framework. This typically occurs when the service user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific service or perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required role for the specified service user. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The service user has not been assigned the necessary roles in the SAP system.
  The roles assigned to the service user do not include the required authorizations for the specific service.
  Changes in role assignments or authorizations that have not been properly updated or propagated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Role:
  
  The error message specifies the missing role (&1) and the service user (&2). Note these details for further action.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the service user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user under the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Assign the Missing Role:
  
  If the required role is not assigned, you need to assign it. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Creating or modifying the role to include the necessary authorizations.
  Assign the role to the service user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the role includes all necessary authorizations for the web service the user is trying to access. You may need to consult with your security team or refer to documentation to ensure the role is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After assigning the role, test the service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to roles are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on role management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  Security Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Implement a process for managing service users and their roles to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_ADMIN216 error and ensure that the service user has the necessary permissions to access the required services.