How To Fix WAF119 - Role &1 does not exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAF - Wireless Application Framework

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Role &1 does not exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAF119 - Role &1 does not exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message WAF119 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or when trying to assign a role to a user or task that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Role Not Created: The role specified in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Role Name Typo: There may be a typographical error in the role name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the role.
  Role Deletion: The role might have been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check if the role exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or ensure it is properly transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Name:
  
  Double-check the role name for any typographical errors. Ensure that the name is correctly referenced in the workflow or task.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access the role has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Activation:
  
  If the role exists but is not active, you may need to activate it in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the role was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the role is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the role is part of a standard SAP package, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for role management.
  SU01: User Maintenance for checking user roles and authorizations.
  SUIM: User Information System for reporting on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific role or workflow you are working with for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WAF119 error and implement the appropriate solution.