How To Fix WP3ROLES013 - Cannot perform the selected function for any object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot perform the selected function for any object

What causes this issue?

The function you requested could not find any item within the selected
items (or, if no item was selected, at the current cursor position) for
which this operation is possible.

System Response

Nothing has happened.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES013 - Cannot perform the selected function for any object ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP3ROLES013 Cannot perform the selected function for any object
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the context of Workforce Planning (WP3) or Personnel Planning when you attempt to perform an action (such as assigning roles, changing attributes, or executing a function) on organizational objects (e.g., positions, jobs, organizational units), but the system cannot apply the function to any of the selected objects.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect selection of objects: The objects you selected do not support the function you are trying to perform.
  Authorization issues: You lack the necessary permissions to perform the function on the selected objects.
  Object status or attributes: The objects might be locked, inactive, or in a status that prevents the function.
  Function not applicable: The function is not valid for the type of objects selected.
  Data inconsistencies: The objects might have inconsistent or missing data preventing the operation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Object Selection:
  
  Verify that the objects you selected are correct and appropriate for the function.
  Ensure you have selected at least one object that supports the function.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that your user role has the necessary authorizations to perform the function on the selected objects.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Review the status of the objects (e.g., active, locked, deleted).
  Unlock or activate objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Function Applicability:
  
  Confirm that the function you are trying to perform is valid for the object types.
  Consult SAP documentation or your system administrator if unsure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the organizational objects.
  Correct any data inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After corrections, retry the function.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WP3ROLES013 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME - Organizational Management (OM) maintenance
  PP01 - Maintain Organizational Plan
  SU53 - Authorization check
  S_AHR_61016362 - Report for consistency checks in OM
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Organizational Management (OM)
  Personnel Planning / Workforce Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WP3ROLES013.
  Sometimes this error is linked to specific releases or patches.
  
  
  
  User Guides:
  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Organizational Management and Workforce Planning functions.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the objects, function attempted, and system logs.