How To Fix ES279 - Authorization object & does not exist (press F4 for possible entries)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Authorization object & does not exist (press F4 for possible entries)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES279 - Authorization object & does not exist (press F4 for possible entries) ?

  The SAP error message ES279 indicates that an authorization object is missing or not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when a user tries to execute a transaction or access a function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The authorization object referenced in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect User Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization object was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated to include the new or modified authorization objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check if the authorization object exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects. If not, you may need to modify the roles or assign additional roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Objects:
  
  If the authorization object was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been transported to the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any issues related to the transport of authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Profile Generation:
  
  If changes were made to roles or authorization objects, regenerate the profiles using transaction code PFCG to ensure that the changes are reflected in the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: Display Authorization Objects
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and user roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific authorization object or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ES279 error and implement a solution to resolve it.