How To Fix UGMD172 - Table &, role & is missing in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Table &, role & is missing in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD172 - Table &, role & is missing in table & ?

  The SAP error message UGMD172 indicates that a specific table and role are missing in the system. This error typically arises in the context of user management or authorization issues, particularly when the system is trying to access a table that is not defined or is not available in the expected location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table or Role: The specified table or role does not exist in the database or has not been properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or role.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the user roles that leads to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the required table or role may not have been included or properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the specified table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition.
  Check Role Assignment: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the required table. You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will help identify if there are missing authorizations.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  Recreate Missing Objects: If the table or role is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if applicable.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes or documentation related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message.
  User Management: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.