How To Fix UCS0004 - Error while executing task -- task &1 has the wrong role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error while executing task -- task &1 has the wrong role &2

What causes this issue?

Role &V2&, which is assigned to characteristic &V1&, is not supported
in status management.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0004 - Error while executing task -- task &1 has the wrong role &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0004 indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a task due to an incorrect role assignment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Integration, where tasks are assigned specific roles that determine who can execute them.
  Cause:
  The error message "UCS0004 Error while executing task -- task &1 has the wrong role &2" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Role Assignment Issues: The user attempting to execute the task does not have the required role assigned to them. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the user roles or authorizations.
  
  
  Task Configuration: The task itself may be incorrectly configured, meaning it is expecting a different role than what is currently assigned to the user.
  
  
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles that have not been properly updated in the system can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the task was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in role assignments between the systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the correct role that is required to execute the task.
  
  
  
  Review Task Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the task configuration.
  Verify that the task is correctly set up and that the expected role matches the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign the appropriate role to the user.
  If necessary, consult with your security team to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the task was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary roles and authorizations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the task execution again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles, authorizations, and workflow management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCS0004 error in your SAP system.