How To Fix WP3ROLES004 - Portal role transferred without header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Portal role transferred without header

What causes this issue?

The database tables containing the assignments between portal roles and
authorization roles refer to a portal role that is not known to the
system.

System Response

You cannot execute any functions in any item below this portal role in
the hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

This is the result of an inconsistency within the data transferred to
the current system.
The database tables WP3ROLESRV and/or WP3ROLEAGR contain entries for a
portal role with key &V1&, which does not exist in header table
WP3ROLEDEF.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES004 - Portal role transferred without header ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP3ROLES004 - Portal role transferred without header
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the transport or import of SAP Enterprise Portal roles when the role data is incomplete or corrupted. Specifically, the "header" information of the portal role (which contains metadata such as role name, description, and other key attributes) is missing or not properly transferred. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete or failed export of the portal role from the source system.
  Transport request corruption or missing objects.
  Manual changes or inconsistencies in the role XML files.
  Version incompatibilities between source and target systems.
  Issues with the transport tool or process (e.g., CTS+ for portal roles).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Export:
  
  Re-export the portal role from the source system ensuring the export completes successfully.
  Use the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or Portal Content Studio to export the role again.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Confirm that the transport request contains all necessary files, including the header XML.
  If files are missing, recreate the transport request.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transport Tools:
  
  Use CTS+ (Change and Transport System Plus) for transporting portal content.
  Ensure the transport tools and methods are compatible with your SAP NetWeaver Portal version.
  
  
  
  Re-import the Role:
  
  Try to re-import the role into the target system.
  If the error persists, delete the incomplete role in the target system and import again.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the source and target systems are compatible in terms of portal version and patch level.
  
  
  
  Manual Correction (if applicable):
  
  If you have access to the role XML files, check the header section for completeness.
  Correct any missing or malformed header information.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to WP3ROLES004 or portal role transport issues.
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address known bugs or provide patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Enterprise Portal Role Transport: Portal roles are transported differently than ABAP transports; they require CTS+ and specific handling.
  Transport Tools: CTS+ is the recommended tool for transporting portal content.
  Portal Role Structure: Portal roles consist of header and content XML files; both are necessary for successful import.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for Enterprise Portal transport procedures.
  Common SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes on portal role transport errors.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the transport logs and error details for further analysis.