Error
Error Code:
389
SAP S/4HANA Error 389: Invalid Role Name
Description
This error, ERR_SQL_INV_ROLE, indicates that an SQL operation within SAP S/4HANA failed because a referenced database role name is not recognized as valid. It typically occurs when a user or an application tries to assign, revoke, or reference a role that either does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_INV_ROLE
Known Causes
4 known causesRole Does Not Exist
The specified role name has not been created or registered within the underlying database of your SAP S/4HANA system.
Typographical Error
A spelling mistake or incorrect character was entered when referencing the role name in the SQL statement or configuration.
Case Sensitivity Mismatch
The role name was entered with incorrect casing (e.g., 'ADMIN' instead of 'Admin'), and the database or system is configured for case-sensitive role lookups.
Incorrect Database Schema
The role name is valid but is being referenced from a database schema or context where it is not defined or accessible.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Correct Role Name in ABAP Code medium
Ensures the role name used in ABAP programs matches existing security roles.
1
Identify the ABAP program or transaction that is triggering error 389. This often occurs during custom development or when calling standard SAP functions that interact with security roles.
2
Examine the ABAP code for any statements that reference security roles, such as `AUTHORITY-CHECK` or functions related to role management. Pay close attention to the literal strings or variables used to specify the role name.
AUTHORITY-CHECK OBJECT 'S_TCODE' ID 'TCD' FIELD 'SE16'.
" Check if the role name is hardcoded or dynamically assigned3
Access transaction `PFCG` (Role Maintenance) in your S/4HANA system to verify the existence and exact spelling of the role that is expected to be used. Ensure there are no typos, extra spaces, or case sensitivity issues.
4
Correct the role name in the ABAP code to precisely match the existing role in `PFCG`. If the role is dynamically assigned, ensure the logic generating the role name is producing a valid and existing role.
AUTHORITY-CHECK OBJECT 'S_TCODE' ID 'TCD' FIELD 'SE16' ROLE 'Z_MY_VALID_ROLE'.5
Activate the modified ABAP program and re-test the scenario to confirm the error is resolved.
2. Check Role Assignment in User Master Data easy
Confirms that the user executing the transaction has the intended role assigned.
1
Identify the user experiencing error 389. This can be done by checking system logs or asking the user to provide their username.
2
Access transaction `SU01` (User Maintenance) in your S/4HANA system.
3
Enter the user's username and navigate to the 'Roles' tab.
4
Verify that the role expected by the application or transaction is listed and assigned to the user. Ensure there are no typos in the role name as displayed in `SU01`.
5
If the role is missing or incorrectly named, add the correct role or correct the existing assignment. Save the changes.
6
Ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure the new role assignment is active for their session, and then re-test the problematic transaction.
3. Analyze and Recreate Corrupted Role Definition advanced
Addresses potential corruption in the role definition by recreating it.
1
Identify the specific role that is causing the `ERR_SQL_INV_ROLE` error. This might require tracing the error back to its source, potentially through ST05 (Performance Trace) or SM21 (System Log) if not immediately obvious.
2
Access transaction `PFCG` (Role Maintenance).
3
Enter the name of the problematic role and attempt to display it. If `PFCG` shows errors or behaves unexpectedly, it might indicate a corrupted definition.
4
As a workaround, create a new role with a similar name (e.g., appending `_NEW` to the original name). Copy all the authorizations and profiles from the original, potentially problematic role into this new role.
5
Thoroughly test the new role by assigning it to a test user and verifying that all expected authorizations are present and functional. Also, confirm that the error 389 is no longer occurring when using this new role.
6
Once the new role is validated, consider deactivating and then deleting the original, corrupted role (ensure no users are actively using it or that you have a plan to reassign them). Then, rename the new role to the original name if desired, or update all user assignments to the new role.