How To Fix ACMDT_OBJSTATUS046 - Business entity &1 (related to Authorizationview &2) no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMDT_OBJSTATUS - ACM: Messages for the Object-Status of Designtime-Objects

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Business entity &1 (related to Authorizationview &2) no longer exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS046 - Business entity &1 (related to Authorizationview &2) no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS046 indicates that a business entity (in this case, identified by &1) related to a specific authorization view (identified by &2) no longer exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting or when dealing with business entities that are expected to be present in the system for certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Business Entity: The most common cause is that the business entity (e.g., an asset, cost center, or internal order) has been deleted or archived in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization settings that prevent the system from recognizing the business entity.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or data migration issues.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or updates to the system that affect the business entity or its related views.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence of Business Entity: Verify if the business entity (e.g., asset, cost center) still exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) or other relevant transaction codes for the specific entity type.
  Review Authorization Settings: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business entity and the related authorization view. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data. You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check for archived data or other relevant tools.
  Restore Deleted Entities: If the business entity was deleted and needs to be restored, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to see if it can be recovered from backups or if it needs to be recreated.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes or documentation related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for asset accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message for potential fixes or updates.
  User Authorizations: Review the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the business entity and authorization view.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.