How To Fix ACM_UI057 - Object "&1" is an authorization view with invalid path type: "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_UI - Message-Class for all ACM-UIs

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Object "&1" is an authorization view with invalid path type: "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_UI057 - Object "&1" is an authorization view with invalid path type: "&2" ?

  The SAP error message ACM_UI057 indicates that there is an issue with an authorization view in the system. Specifically, it states that the object you are trying to access has an invalid path type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Path Type: The error suggests that the authorization view you are trying to access is configured with a path type that is not valid or recognized by the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or changes made to the authorization view.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, or the object itself may not be properly defined in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or data model that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the authorization view. Ensure that the path type is correctly defined and valid.
  If the path type is incorrect, you may need to correct it in the view definition.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  If needed, adjust the user roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  If the error started occurring after a system update or change, check the release notes or documentation for any changes related to authorization views or path types.
  You may need to apply additional patches or updates to resolve compatibility issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message. There may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on authorization views and path types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.