How To Fix /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK021 - Attribute '&1' does not belong to authorization object '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Attribute '&1' does not belong to authorization object '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK021 - Attribute '&1' does not belong to authorization object '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK021 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks related to specific attributes and authorization objects. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires certain authorizations, but the attributes being checked do not match the expected values for the specified authorization object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization for the specified attribute of the authorization object.
  Incorrect Attribute Value: The attribute value being checked does not belong to the defined values for the authorization object.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be correctly configured in the system, or the attribute may not be included in the object definition.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show you which authorization checks failed and why.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization object and attributes.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and ensure that the correct authorization objects and values are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the authorization object in transaction SU21 to ensure that the attributes are correctly defined and that the expected values are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorization objects, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities based on user roles. Each object can have multiple fields (attributes) that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.