How To Fix /GC1/MSG077 - Scope def. of obect. type &1 not permitted: Obj. type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GC1/MSG -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Scope def. of obect. type &1 not permitted: Obj. type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GC1/MSG077 - Scope def. of obect. type &1 not permitted: Obj. type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /GC1/MSG077 Scope def. of object type &1 not permitted: Obj. type &2 does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or definition of object types in the context of a specific scope definition. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) module or similar areas where object types are defined and managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object Type: The error suggests that the object type specified in the scope definition (&2) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or the object type not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Scope Definition: The scope definition may be referencing an object type that is not allowed or is incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the object type, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: