How To Fix WP3ROLES003 - No authorization roles for target system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization roles for target system &1

What causes this issue?

In a portal role, some services have been assigned to logical system
&V1&.
In order to use this assignment, you must create an authorization role
that contains the authorization data for the services.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create at least one authorization role for this system. The current
transaction offers this function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES003 - No authorization roles for target system &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WP3ROLES003 No authorization roles for target system &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find any authorization roles assigned or maintained for the specified target system in the context of workflow or role assignment processes. Essentially, the system is trying to determine which authorization roles should be used for a particular target system, but none are defined or linked.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  When setting up or running workflows that involve cross-system authorizations.  
  When the target system is not properly configured in the role assignment or workflow configuration.  
  Missing or incomplete configuration in the role assignment tables or customizing.  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (often in the workflow or role management area) and verify that authorization roles are assigned for the target system.
  For example, in cross-system workflow scenarios, check the configuration in transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance) or SWU3 (Workflow Tools) to ensure roles are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Authorization Roles for Target System:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or assign roles that are valid for the target system.
  Ensure that these roles are linked or assigned in the workflow or role assignment customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Definition:
  
  Verify that the target system &1 (the system name shown in the error) is correctly defined in the system landscape.
  Use transaction SM59 to check RFC destinations and ensure connectivity and correct system alias.
  
  
  
  Update Workflow or Role Assignment Tables:
  
  Sometimes, the customizing tables that link roles to target systems need to be updated.
  Check tables like SWW_USER_ROLES or other workflow-related tables to ensure entries exist for the target system.
  
  
  
  Run Workflow Tools:
  
  Run transaction SWU3 to check and fix workflow configuration issues.
  This tool can help identify missing roles or authorizations and suggest fixes.
  
  
  
  Check OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG – Role Maintenance  
  SWU3 – Workflow Tools (Check and Fix)  
  SM59 – RFC Destinations  
  PFTC – Task Maintenance (Workflow Tasks)  
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWW_USER_ROLES – Workflow user roles  
  AGR_1251 – Role authorizations  
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Workflow authorization setup guides  
  Cross-system workflow configuration manuals  
  
  
  
  Typical Use Case:
  
  When a workflow triggers an action in a remote system, the system needs to know which authorization roles to use for the user in that remote system. If no roles are assigned, this error appears.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which transaction or process triggered the error), I can help with more specific steps.