How To Fix /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR001 - Authorization mapping not possible for Entity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR -

• Message number: 001

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR001 - Authorization mapping not possible for Entity &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/SADL_AUTH_ERR001 Authorization mapping not possible for Entity &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) and the SAP ABAP programming environment. This error indicates that there is an issue with the authorization mapping for a specific entity, which prevents the system from determining the necessary authorizations for the user trying to access that entity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their role for the specific entity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The authorization mapping for the entity may not be correctly configured in the BOPF or SADL (Semantic ABAP Data Language) settings.
  Entity Not Defined: The entity referenced in the error message may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned. You can do this by using transaction SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Ensure that the roles include the required authorization objects for the entity in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Mapping:
  
  Check the authorization mapping configuration for the entity in the BOPF settings. You can do this using transaction BOBF to access the BOPF configuration.
  Ensure that the authorization checks are correctly defined for the entity.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant BOPF or SADL code to trace where the authorization mapping is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to BOPF and SADL to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for authorization mapping.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF (Business Object Processing Framework): A framework that allows developers to create business objects in SAP applications.
  SADL (Semantic ABAP Data Language): A language that provides a way to define and access data in a semantic way, often used in conjunction with BOPF.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data based on user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization mapping issue related to the specified entity.