How To Fix WP3ROLES010 - Error during deletion of authorization role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Error during deletion of authorization role &1

What causes this issue?

While deleting authorization role &V1&, an error occurred. The error
code is &V2&.
The following error codes can occur:
2: Error during transport check
3: Errpr when se?ectomg a transport request
5: The authorization role is currently being processed by another
transaction
7: Unknown error

System Response

The system has not deleted the role.

How to fix this error?

The system might have issued a more detailed message when processing
this operation, for example in a dialog box or the status line.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES010 - Error during deletion of authorization role &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WP3ROLES010: Error during deletion of authorization role &1:
  
  Error Message
  WP3ROLES010: Error during deletion of authorization role &1
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the name of the authorization role that the system attempted to delete.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when SAP tries to delete an authorization role but encounters an issue that prevents the deletion. Common causes include:
  
  
  Role is assigned to users:
  
  The role cannot be deleted if it is currently assigned to one or more users.
  
  
  Role is referenced in composite roles:
  
  If the role is part of one or more composite roles, SAP will not allow deletion until it is removed from those composites.
  
  
  Role is locked or in use:
  
  The role might be locked or currently being edited by another user.
  
  
  Authorization objects or profiles linked:
  
  There might be inconsistencies or dependencies in the authorization profiles generated from the role.
  
  
  Transport requests:
  
  The role might be linked to a transport request that is not yet released or has issues.
  
  
  Database or system inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, database locks or inconsistencies can cause deletion failures.
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check user assignments:
  
  Use transaction SU01 or PFCG to check if the role is assigned to any users.
  Remove the role from all users before attempting deletion.
  
  
  
  Check composite roles:
  
  In transaction PFCG, check if the role is included in any composite roles.
  Remove the role from all composite roles.
  
  
  
  Unlock the role:
  
  Ensure the role is not locked or being edited.
  Use transaction PFCG to open the role and check its status.
  
  
  
  Delete authorization profiles:
  
  Sometimes, deleting the generated profiles helps.
  In PFCG, go to the role, then to the "Authorization" tab, and regenerate or delete profiles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check transport requests:
  
  Verify if the role is linked to any transport requests.
  Release or delete the transport requests if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Use transaction SUIM or other reports:
  
  To find all references to the role (users, composites, etc.).
  
  
  
  Perform deletion again:
  
  After cleaning up dependencies, try deleting the role again in PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check system logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 or ST22 to check for system errors or dumps related to the deletion.
  
  
  
  Database locks:
  
  Check for locks using transaction SM12 and release if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  SU01 – User maintenance
  SUIM – User information system (to find role assignments)
  SM12 – Lock entries
  SM21 – System log
  ST22 – Dump analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WP3ROLES010 or role deletion issues.
  Sometimes, specific kernel or patch level issues can cause deletion problems.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always remove user assignments and composite role references before deleting a role.
  Avoid deleting roles that are part of transport requests still in process.
  Regularly clean up unused roles and keep authorization objects consistent.
  
  
  
  
  If after these steps the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Role assigned to users, part of composite roles, locked, or system/database issues
  
  
  Solution
  Remove user assignments, remove from composite roles, unlock role, check transports, retry deletion
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SM12, SM21, ST22; SAP Notes for known issues
  
  
  
  
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