How To Fix /BOBF/CONF362 - Authorization object &1 does not contain generic field &2

/BOBF/CONF362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Authorization object &1 does not contain generic field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF362 - Authorization object &1 does not contain generic field &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF362 Authorization object &1 does not contain generic field &2 typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with authorization checks related to specific fields in a business object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration: The error indicates that the authorization object specified (represented by &1) does not include the generic field (represented by &2) that is being accessed or checked. This can happen if the authorization object was not properly configured to include all necessary fields.
  
  
  Field Access: The field in question may be a generic field that is expected to be part of the authorization checks, but it is missing from the authorization object definition.
  
  
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the fields being accessed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SU21 to check the definition of the authorization object &1.
  Ensure