How To Fix WP3ROLES017 - Role maintenance for system &1 is not permitted (refer to long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Role maintenance for system &1 is not permitted (refer to long text)

What causes this issue?

The current system is not responsible for maintaining roles in target
system &V1&.

System Response

The functions for role maintenance are not available.

How to fix this error?

Responsibility for role maintenance is defined in the view maintenance
for Table WP3ROLESYS.
Note that in a system landscape with portal roles, only one system
should be responsible for role maintenance.
This message can occur in the following situations:
The program was not started in the role maintenance system. This is the
case for example when you want to check if the role transport was
correct.
You changed the configuration of role maintenance responsibility in
Table WP3ROLESYS. Before you change this table, check with your system
administrator whether this is allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES017 - Role maintenance for system &1 is not permitted (refer to long text) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP3ROLES017 Role maintenance for system &1 is not permitted (refer to long text)
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow role maintenance, specifically when trying to maintain workflow roles for a particular system.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that you are attempting to maintain workflow roles for a system that is not allowed or not configured for role maintenance in the current system. The system ID (&1) mentioned in the message is either:
  
  Not defined in the workflow role maintenance configuration.
  The user does not have authorization to maintain roles for that system.
  The system is a remote system, and role maintenance is restricted or not supported for it.
  The workflow customizing or role assignment is incomplete or inconsistent for the specified system.
  
  
  Explanation / Long Text (Typical)
  The long text usually explains that role maintenance for the specified system is not permitted because the system is not configured for role maintenance or the user lacks the necessary authorization.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Role Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Builder) or SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) and verify the configuration of workflow roles.
  Check if the system ID (&1) is correctly maintained in the workflow role configuration.
  Ensure that the system is defined as a valid system for workflow role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain workflow roles for the specified system.
  Check authorization objects related to workflow role maintenance, such as S_WF_ROLE or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations:
  
  If the system &1 is a remote system, check the RFC destination configuration.
  Ensure that remote role maintenance is allowed or that you are maintaining roles in the correct system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Maintenance Settings:
  
  If role maintenance for the system is not intended, avoid trying to maintain roles for that system.
  If it is intended, configure the system properly in the workflow customizing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WP3ROLES017 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This message is related to workflow role maintenance in SAP.
  Workflow roles are used to assign tasks and responsibilities in SAP Business Workflow.
  Proper configuration of workflow roles and systems is essential for smooth workflow operation.
  The error prevents unauthorized or incorrect role maintenance that could lead to workflow inconsistencies.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to maintain workflow roles for a system not permitted or configured for it.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify system configuration in workflow roles, check user authorizations, and adjust settings.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  PFTC, SWU3, SU01 (user roles), SM59 (RFC destinations)
  
  
  Related Objects
  Workflow roles, authorization objects like S_WF_ROLE
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact system ID (&1) or the context in which this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.