How To Fix /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK029 - Authorization checks can only be defined for '&1' node level

/BOFU/AUTH_CHECK029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Authorization checks can only be defined for '&1' node level

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK029 - Authorization checks can only be defined for '&1' node level ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK029 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks related to a specific node level in the Business Object Framework (BOF). This error typically arises when an authorization check is attempted on a node that is not valid for the specified context.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An authorization check is being defined for a node that does not support such checks.
  The node level specified in the authorization check does not match the expected node level for the operation being performed.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization object or the way the authorization checks are set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Level: Verify that the node level you are trying to define the authorization check for is valid. Ensure that it corresponds to the correct level in the Business Object Framework.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects associated