How To Fix CHK_SU22004 - Undefined default statuses exist, authorization object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHK_SU22 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Undefined default statuses exist, authorization object &1

INCLUDE BC_0CHK_SU22_TX0004 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHK_SU22004 - Undefined default statuses exist, authorization object &1 ?

  The SAP error message CHK_SU22004 indicates that there are undefined default statuses for an authorization object in the system. This typically occurs in the context of user authorizations and roles, particularly when the system is trying to check or validate user permissions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are missing or incorrectly defined default statuses for a specific authorization object.
  The authorization object referenced in the error message is not properly configured in the system.
  The system is trying to evaluate user authorizations, but it encounters an authorization object that lacks the necessary default status definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CHK_SU22004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU21 (Maintain Authorization Objects).
  Look for the authorization object mentioned in the error message (represented by &1).
  Ensure that the default statuses are defined correctly for this authorization object.
  
  
  
  Define Default Statuses:
  
  If the default statuses are missing, you will need to define them.
  You can do this by selecting the authorization object and adding the necessary default statuses.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) and review the roles to ensure they are correctly configured and include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  After making changes, perform an authorization check to ensure that the user can access the required transactions without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific authorization object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific authorization object or the error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Profiles: Understanding how roles and profiles work in SAP can help in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CHK_SU22004 error in your SAP system.