How To Fix WP3ROLES047 - Authorization role &1 contains unsupported menu option types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Authorization role &1 contains unsupported menu option types

What causes this issue?

When reading the menu structure of authorization role &V1&, the system
detected entries that are not supported by the Portal Role /
Authorization Role migration process.
These data are read only for display purposes.

System Response

In the display of the service comparison, these services are not shown
as the program code cannot interpret the data it received.
When updating the authorization role from the portal role, the menu
entries in the authorization role will be completely replaced with the
services of the portal role.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check how the non-recognized entries have been entered into the role.
The technical menu information read from the authorization role are:
ID: &V2&
String1: &V3&
String2: &V4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES047 - Authorization role &1 contains unsupported menu option types ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP3ROLES047 Authorization role &1 contains unsupported menu option types
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an authorization role in SAP contains menu options that are not supported by the system or the tool you are using to process or transport the role. Specifically, the role includes menu entries of types that are not recognized or allowed, such as:
  
  Unsupported transaction types
  Custom or obsolete menu entries
  Menu options that are not valid in the current SAP system version or context
  
  This often happens during role transport, role import, or role generation when the system detects menu entries that it cannot handle.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP roles contain menus with various option types (transactions, reports, URLs, folders, etc.).
  Some menu option types may be deprecated or unsupported in certain SAP releases or tools.
  The error message indicates that the role &1 (role name) has such unsupported menu option types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Analyze the Role Menu:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to open the role mentioned in the error.
  Go to the Menu tab and review the menu structure.
  Identify any unusual or custom menu entries that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Unsupported Menu Types:
  
  Look for menu entries that are not standard transactions or reports.
  Remove or replace unsupported menu options.
  Common unsupported types include:
  
  URLs or external links not supported in the current system.
  Obsolete or custom transaction codes no longer valid.
  Menu folders or nodes that are not recognized.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools to Validate the Role:
  
  Run the role through SAP's role analysis or consistency check tools.
  Use transaction PFCG ? Utilities ? Check to find inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Role Menu:
  
  If the role was imported from another system, consider rebuilding the menu manually.
  Remove unsupported entries and re-add valid transactions.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WP3ROLES047 for any patches or updates.
  Sometimes, SAP releases patches to support new menu types or fix related bugs.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the error occurs during transport, ensure that the target system supports all menu option types used.
  Adjust the role in the source system before transport.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction: PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for WP3ROLES047 or related role menu errors.
  Menu Option Types: SAP roles can contain various menu option types such as:
  
  Transaction codes (TCD)
  Reports
  URLs
  Folders
  SAP GUI scripts
  
  
  Unsupported types vary by SAP system version and configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Role contains menu options of unsupported types (obsolete, custom, or invalid entries).
  
  
  Solution
  Review and clean up the role menu in PFCG, remove unsupported entries, validate role.
  
  
  Tools
  PFCG (Role Maintenance), SAP Notes, role consistency checks.
  
  
  When it occurs
  During role import, transport, or role generation processes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the role name or more context (e.g., system version, transport logs), I can help with more specific guidance.