How To Fix WP3ROLES055 - Assignments for role &1 can only be changed in SAP Enterprise Portal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP3ROLES - Portal Role Maintenance

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Assignments for role &1 can only be changed in SAP Enterprise Portal

What causes this issue?

Authorization role &V1& was created according to portal role &V2& (the
role name can be displayed in shortened form).

System Response

Role &V1& can only be assigned to users in a logical system &V3& in the
portal.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Change the user assignment in the portal for portal role &V2&. These
changes are used in the user-role assignment in this system using
Transaction <DS:TRAN.WP3R>WP3R</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP3ROLES055 - Assignments for role &1 can only be changed in SAP Enterprise Portal ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP3ROLES055 Assignments for role &1 can only be changed in SAP Enterprise Portal
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change or assign users to a Web Dynpro role (or portal role) directly in the SAP GUI (e.g., via transaction PFCG) instead of using the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) tools. Certain roles, especially those related to the SAP Enterprise Portal, have their user assignments managed exclusively through the Portal's User Administration or Role Management interfaces.
  In other words, the role you are trying to modify is a portal role whose user assignments are controlled centrally in the SAP Enterprise Portal, not in the backend system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Portal roles are created and maintained in the SAP Enterprise Portal.
  User assignments to these roles must be done via the Portal's User Administration (e.g., via the Portal Content Studio or User Management tools).
  Attempting to assign users to these roles in the backend system (SAP GUI) is not allowed and triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use SAP Enterprise Portal to assign users:
  
  Log in to the SAP Enterprise Portal.
  Navigate to the User Administration or Role Management section.
  Assign or change user assignments for the role there.
  
  
  
  If you need to maintain roles in SAP GUI:
  
  Ensure you are working with backend roles (not portal roles).
  For portal roles, always use the Portal tools.
  
  
  
  Check role type:
  
  Verify if the role is a portal role or backend role.
  Portal roles typically have a naming convention or are created via the Portal Content Studio.
  
  
  
  If you want to manage roles centrally:
  
  Use the SAP Enterprise Portal's User Management Engine (UME) or Identity Management tools.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This restriction is by design to maintain consistency and integrity of portal role assignments.
  The SAP Enterprise Portal acts as the central point for managing portal content and user access.
  Backend roles (PFCG roles) are for authorizations in the SAP backend system, while portal roles control access to portal content and services.
  If you are unsure about the role type, check the role properties or consult your SAP Basis/Portal administrator.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Trying to assign users to a portal role in SAP GUI instead of SAP Enterprise Portal.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign users to the role via SAP Enterprise Portal User Administration.
  
  
  Role Type
  Portal roles managed in SAP Enterprise Portal; backend roles managed in SAP GUI (PFCG).
  
  
  Tools
  SAP Enterprise Portal User Management Engine (UME), Portal Content Studio, User Admin.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help accessing the SAP Enterprise Portal or performing user assignments there, please let me know!