How To Fix UCM0169 - Field &1 not assigned to a role

UCM0169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Field &1 not assigned to a role

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& does not belong to the non-assigned fields, but is still not
assigned to a role.

System Response

The <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> cannot be
saved.

How to fix this error?

Either assign the field &V1& to a role, or move it to the non-assigned
fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCM0169 - Details

• The SAP error message UCM0169, which states "Field &1 not assigned to a role," typically occurs in the context of SAP's User and Role Management, particularly when dealing with authorization objects and field-level authorizations. This error indicates that a specific field (represented by &1) is not assigned to the role that the user is trying to access or utilize.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Assigned: The field in question is not included in the role's authorization profile. This can happen if the role was not properly configured to include all necessary fields.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The role may have been modified or created without including all required fields for the transactions or applications being accessed.
  Transport Issues: If roles are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in field assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the role maintenance transaction (e.g., PFCG).
  Check the specific role assigned to the user and verify