How To Fix /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR004 - Could not get service specific BCO with BCO id '&1' and service id '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Could not get service specific BCO with BCO id '&1' and service id '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR004 - Could not get service specific BCO with BCO id '&1' and service id '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR004 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving a Business Component Object (BCO) based on the provided BCO ID and service ID. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Transaction Infrastructure (FTI) or similar applications where BCOs are used to manage business logic and data.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid BCO ID or Service ID: The BCO ID or service ID provided in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified BCO or service.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that prevents the retrieval of the BCO.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or application layer that are causing the BCO to be inaccessible.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP application that are causing the failure.
  
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