How To Fix /UI2/PFCG_LPD_REF004 - Launchpad with role &1 and instance &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/PFCG_LPD_REF -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Launchpad with role &1 and instance &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/PFCG_LPD_REF004 - Launchpad with role &1 and instance &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/PFCG_LPD_REF004 indicates that there is an issue with the launchpad role or instance that you are trying to access. Specifically, it means that the launchpad role (&1) or the instance (&2) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the SAP Fiori Launchpad or when the role has not been properly assigned or created.
  Causes:
  
  Role Not Assigned: The user does not have the necessary role assigned to access the launchpad.
  Role Deletion: The role may have been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect role name specified in the configuration.
  Instance Not Defined: The launchpad instance you are trying to access is not defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG and verify if the role exists.
  Ensure that the user has the role assigned. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Configuration:
  
  In transaction PFCG, check if the role is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Check Launchpad Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction /UI2/FLP and check the launchpad configuration.
  Ensure that the instance you are trying to access is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the role was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the role name and instance name for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Role:
  
  If the role is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  /UI2/FLP: Fiori Launchpad Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to this error. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the launchpad.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /UI2/PFCG_LPD_REF004 error message in SAP.