How To Fix /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK151 - &1: Bus.Obj. &2: Appl. specific auth field for BO name not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: &1: Bus.Obj. &2: Appl. specific auth field for BO name not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK151 - &1: Bus.Obj. &2: Appl. specific auth field for BO name not available ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK151 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks related to a Business Object (BO) in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the application-specific authorization field for the Business Object name is not available. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a Business Object for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access or manipulate the specified Business Object.
  Configuration Issues: The Business Object may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing authorization fields.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific Business Object.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly integrated with the authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the Business Object are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the Business Object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles, consult with your SAP security team to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Business Object is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it properly handles authorization checks and that all necessary fields are available.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the Business Object in question. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific Business Object to understand its authorization requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.