How To Fix WP3ROLES001 - Authorization role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Authorization role &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The current assignment of portal roles to authorization roles in this
system references authorization role &V1&, which does not exist.

System Response

You cannot execute any functions for this authorization role.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

When maintaining authorization roles for portal roles, the system
transports the authorization roles together with the assignment data.
The current situation therefore is an inconsistency.
A possible reason could be that the authorization role has been deleted
outside the assignment transaction.
To remove the inconsistencies, the report offers a cleanup function
that removes the assignment.
Please note that this should not happen on a regular basis. If you
encounter such events regularly, you should check that the role
distribution process is working correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES001 - Authorization role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP3ROLES001 Authorization role &1 does not exist
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or check an authorization role that is referenced in a workflow or a program but does not exist in the SAP system. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual role name that the system cannot find.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A workflow or custom program references an authorization role that was deleted or never created.
  A transport or system copy did not include the authorization role.
  Typographical error in the role name in the configuration or code.
  Missing or incorrect role assignment in the workflow or user master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Role Name:
  
  Check the exact role name mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to search for the role.
  If the role does not exist, confirm if it should exist or if there is a typo.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Role:
  
  If the role is missing but required, create it in PFCG or restore it from a transport request.
  If the role was deleted accidentally, restore it from a backup or transport.
  
  
  
  Correct the Role Reference:
  
  If the role name is incorrect in the workflow or program, correct the reference.
  For workflows, check the workflow container or task definitions where the role is assigned.
  For custom programs, check the code or configuration files.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Copies:
  
  Ensure that the role was included in transports between systems.
  If missing in the target system, import the relevant transport.
  
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  If the error occurs during user authorization checks, verify that users are assigned valid roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction PFCG: Role maintenance and creation.
  Transaction SWU3: Workflow configuration and checks.
  Transaction SWI1: Workflow log to trace errors.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on authorization roles and workflow.
  Common SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to missing roles in standard workflows or processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WP3ROLES001 Authorization role &1 does not exist means the system cannot find the specified authorization role. The fix involves verifying the role's existence, correcting references, creating or restoring the role, and ensuring proper transport and assignment.