How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_DB051 - Authorization group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_DB - Audit: Database Accesses

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Authorization group &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified an authorization group that does not exist in the
system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, use the input help to select the required authorization
group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_DB051 - Authorization group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_DB051 indicates that the authorization group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit-related functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An authorization group is referenced in a transaction or program, but it has not been defined in the system.
  There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the authorization group field.
  The authorization group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Authorization Group:
  
  Verify the authorization group that is causing the error. You can do this by checking the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the authorization group is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Authorization Group:
  
  If the authorization group does not exist, you can create it using transaction code SE54 (Authorization Group Maintenance).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  
  Assign the Authorization Group:
  
  Ensure that the relevant objects (like tables, programs, etc.) are assigned to the correct authorization group.
  You can check the assignment using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the specified authorization group.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or program to understand the expected authorization groups and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE54 (Authorization Group Maintenance), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PLM_AUDIT_DB051 error message.