How To Fix /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR015 - Entity '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Entity '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR015 - Entity '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR015 Entity '&1' typically relates to issues encountered in the context of SAP's Fiori or SAP Gateway services, particularly when dealing with authorizations or entity management in the Fiori Launchpad or related applications.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is an issue with the authorization or configuration of the specified entity (denoted by &1). This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified entity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the backend system or in the Fiori application settings.
  Entity Not Found: The entity specified may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the entity was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the entity. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the entity in the backend system. Ensure that it is correctly defined and activated.
  If applicable, review the OData service configuration in the SAP Gateway (transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  
  
  
  Validate Entity Existence:
  
  Confirm that the entity exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant data model or service definition.
  Use transaction SE11 to look up the database table or structure associated with the entity.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the entity was recently transported, ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application or service to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for discussions and solutions shared by other users facing similar issues.
  Fiori Launchpad: Familiarize yourself with the Fiori Launchpad configuration and troubleshooting guides, as they may provide additional context for resolving authorization issues.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.