How To Fix CNACL_MSG_CL004 - Authorization for &1 &2 already defined

CNACL_MSG_CL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNACL_MSG_CL - Message class for ACL FOR PS

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Authorization for &1 &2 already defined

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CNACL_MSG_CL004 - Details

• The SAP error message CNACL_MSG_CL004 indicates that there is an issue with authorization related to a specific object or activity. The message typically means that an authorization for the specified object (like a cost center, internal order, etc.) has already been defined, and the system is preventing a duplicate entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Authorization Entry: The most common cause of this error is that an authorization entry for the specified object already exists in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of authorization objects or roles that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently attempt to create an authorization for an object that has already been defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Authorizations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the authorization for the specified object already exists.
  Look for the specific object and see if it is already assigned to the user or role in