How To Fix UGMD104 - Role &1 is invalid; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Role &1 is invalid; see long text

What causes this issue?

Role &v1& is assigned to field &v2& (technical name &v3&) in your data
basis. But there is no role with this name.
If this is an older data basis, role &v1& was possibly deleted in the
mean time.

System Response

It is not possible to save.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of your data basis.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the definition of the data basis is correct and role &v1& should
exist, there is probably a data inconsistency in the system tables (role
definition) in your system.
In this case, contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD104 - Role &1 is invalid; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UGMD104 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) is considered invalid. This error typically arises in the context of user management and authorization in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with role assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Role Does Not Exist: The role specified in the error message may not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect naming.
  Role Inactive: The role might exist but is inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the role may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the role.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that rendered the role invalid.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the role itself, such as missing authorizations or incorrect assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Role Existence: Check if the role exists in the system by using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator). If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  Check Role Status: Ensure that the role is active. If it is inactive, activate it in the PFCG transaction.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You may need to adjust the user’s profile or roles.
  Transport Check: If the role was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the role or fix any issues that occurred during the transport.
  Role Configuration: Review the role configuration for any missing or incorrect authorizations. You can do this in the PFCG transaction by checking the authorization data.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check user assignments to roles.
  SUIM: User Information System for reporting on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for UGMD104 for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot roles.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.