ED072 - The authorization object & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: The authorization object & is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED072 - The authorization object & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message ED072 indicates that a specific authorization object is not maintained in the system. This typically occurs when a user tries to execute a transaction or access a function that requires certain authorizations, but the necessary authorization object has not been defined or assigned correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The authorization object referenced in the error message is not defined in the system.
  User Role Issues: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorization object.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction being executed.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization object was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check if the authorization object exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, it may need to be created or defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization object. If not, you may need to modify the role to include it.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to add them.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Objects:
  
  If the authorization object was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been transported to the relevant system.
  Check the transport logs to confirm that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ED072 error message in SAP.