How To Fix WP3ROLES011 - Services in portal role and authorization role are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Services in portal role and authorization role are different

What causes this issue?

The list of services for authorization role &V1& differs from the list
of services in the portal role for target system &V2&.

System Response

The system flags the authorization role with a warning indicator
because the services should be identical.

How to fix this error?

Execute the function to update the services for the authorization role.
You can only execute this function for root authorization roles, that
is, those authorization roles located directly below the target system
level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES011 - Services in portal role and authorization role are different ?

  The SAP error message WP3ROLES011: Services in portal role and authorization role are different typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Portal role management. It indicates a mismatch between the services assigned to a portal role and those assigned to the corresponding authorization role.
  
  Cause
  
  Mismatch between services assigned to the portal role and the authorization role:
  
  In SAP Enterprise Portal, roles are composed of portal roles (which define the navigation and content) and authorization roles (which define the backend authorizations). Both roles should have consistent service assignments.  
  When the services (iViews, pages, or other portal content) assigned to the portal role differ from those assigned to the authorization role, this error is triggered.  
  This can happen due to manual changes, transport inconsistencies, or incomplete role synchronization.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Compare and synchronize services between portal role and authorization role:  
  
  Use the SAP Enterprise Portal Role Administration tools to check the services assigned to both roles.  
  Identify the differences in services assigned to the portal role and the authorization role.
  
  
  
  Adjust the roles to make services consistent:  
  
  Add missing services to either the portal role or the authorization role so that both have the same set of services.  
  Remove any extra services that are not common to both roles.
  
  
  
  Use the "Synchronize Roles" function (if available):  
  
  Some SAP Portal versions provide a synchronization function to align portal roles and authorization roles automatically.
  
  
  
  Transport roles carefully:  
  
  Ensure that when transporting roles between systems, both portal roles and authorization roles are transported and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for inconsistencies in role definitions:  
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies arise due to manual edits or system errors. Recreating the roles or reassigning services may help.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WP3ROLES011 or portal role synchronization issues.  
  SAP Enterprise Portal Role Management:
  
  Understanding the difference between portal roles and authorization roles is crucial. Portal roles define the UI and navigation, while authorization roles define backend permissions.  
  Transaction /UI2/ROLE_MAINTAIN or Role Administration in SAP Enterprise Portal:
  
  Use these tools to maintain and compare roles.  
  SAP Help Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Enterprise Portal documentation on role management and synchronization.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Services assigned to portal role and authorization role differ (mismatch in service assignments).
  
  
  Solution
  Compare and synchronize services between portal and authorization roles; use synchronization tools; ensure consistent transport.
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Notes, SAP Enterprise Portal role management documentation, role maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or system version, I can help you find more specific instructions or SAP Notes.