How To Fix UGMD2052 - Data was not saved; role &1 does not exist in appl. object &2

UGMD2052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD2 - Master Data Maintenance (SEM: FIN Basis)

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Data was not saved; role &1 does not exist in appl. object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD2052 - Data was not saved; role &1 does not exist in appl. object &2 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD2052 indicates that there is an issue with a role that is being referenced in the application object. Specifically, the error states that the role &1 does not exist in the application object &2. This typically occurs in the context of authorization management or when trying to assign roles to users or objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Role: The role specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, the role being deleted, or it never being created.
  Incorrect Application Object: The application object referenced may not be correctly configured or may not support the role being assigned.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the role.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the role specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the