How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG020 - Internal error during the authorization check; BO &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Internal error during the authorization check; BO &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG020 - Internal error during the authorization check; BO &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_MSG020 Internal error during the authorization check; BO &1 not found typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check for a specific Business Object (BO) in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain functionalities or data related to the Business Object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Object: The Business Object (indicated by &1 in the error message) may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that prevents the proper recognition of the Business Object.
  Transport Issues: If the Business Object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Object Definition:
  
  Verify that the Business Object exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration or development objects in the SAP system.
  If the Business Object is missing, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the Business Object.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check failure and identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the Business Object to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Check if there are any inconsistencies in the configuration that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were properly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the authorization check process to identify where the failure occurs. This may require assistance from a developer or SAP Basis consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check Business Object definitions)
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with, as it may provide insights into the Business Object and its authorization requirements.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the authorization check for the specified Business Object.