How To Fix /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK000 - Internal error in authorization check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Internal error in authorization check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK000 - Internal error in authorization check ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK000 Internal error in authorization check typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization checks being performed in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying authorization objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Authorization Object Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects themselves, such as missing or incorrectly configured objects.
  Role Assignment Problems: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling authorization checks correctly.
  Transport Issues: If recent changes were transported to the system, there may be inconsistencies in the authorization data.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration in the authorization management settings can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user's authorizations and roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU21 to check the relevant authorization objects and ensure they are correctly defined.
  Verify that the authorization objects are properly assigned to the roles.
  
  
  
  Analyze Authorization Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM19 to check the security audit log for any failed authorization checks.
  This can provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging, you can set breakpoints in the authorization check code to identify where the error is occurring.
  This can help in understanding if there is a custom code issue.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error started occurring after a transport, check if the transport included changes to authorization objects or roles.
  Ensure that all necessary transports have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error.
  There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM19: Security Audit Log
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK000 Internal error in authorization check error in your SAP system.