How To Fix /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR000 - Authorization mapping not possible for Association &1 of Entity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Authorization mapping not possible for Association &1 of Entity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR000 - Authorization mapping not possible for Association &1 of Entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR000 indicates that there is an authorization mapping issue related to an association in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) or the Semantic Data Access Layer (SADL). This error typically arises when the system cannot determine the necessary authorizations for accessing a specific association of an entity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified association of the entity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The authorization mapping for the association may not be correctly configured in the BOPF or SADL settings.
  Entity or Association Not Defined: The entity or association may not be properly defined in the BOPF configuration.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific entity or association.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for the entity and its associations. This can be done using transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review BOPF Configuration:
  
  Check the BOPF configuration for the entity and its associations. Ensure that the authorization checks are correctly defined.
  Use transaction BOPF to access the BOPF configuration and verify the settings for the entity and its associations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Mapping:
  
  If the authorization mapping is not set up correctly, you may need to define or adjust the mapping in the BOPF configuration.
  Ensure that the associations have the correct authorization objects linked to them.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  If the roles are not correctly set up, you may need to adjust the role assignments using transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the entities and associations in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  BOPF: BOPF Configuration
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BOPF and SADL for detailed information on authorization checks and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.