How To Fix /UI2/SAP_NWBC033 - OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/SAP_NWBC -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/SAP_NWBC033 - OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1. ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/SAP_NWBC033 OBN Resolving failed. Source role &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) when there is an issue with the configuration of the roles or the navigation within the application. This error indicates that the system is unable to resolve the Object-Based Navigation (OBN) for a specific role.
  Causes:
  
  Role Configuration Issues: The role specified in the error message may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified role or its associated objects.
  Missing or Incorrect OBN Configuration: The Object-Based Navigation settings for the role may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing components.
  System or Version Mismatch: The role may be designed for a different version of SAP or may not be compatible with the current system setup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG and verify that the role specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are assigned to the role.
  
  
  
  Review OBN Settings:
  
  Check the Object-Based Navigation settings for the role. Ensure that the target objects and navigation paths are correctly defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the OBN settings in transaction PFCG or using transaction OBN.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role and its associated objects. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  System Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the role is compatible with the current version of SAP you are using. If there are version mismatches, you may need to adjust the role accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  OBN: Object-Based Navigation settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Object-Based Navigation and role management in SAP NWBC.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.