How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ACC051 - Context &1 does not exist or you do not have all authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_ACC -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Context &1 does not exist or you do not have all authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC051 - Context &1 does not exist or you do not have all authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC051 indicates that there is an issue with authorizations related to a specific context in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a particular function or transaction but lacks the necessary authorizations or when the specified context does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified context.
  Non-existent Context: The context specified in the error message does not exist in the system, which could be due to a configuration issue or a typo in the context name.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the context.
  Transport Issues: If the context was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Context Existence:
  
  Check if the context specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area or using transaction codes related to the specific module (e.g., PLM).
  If the context does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the context.
  Ensure that the roles are properly activated and that the user has logged off and back on to refresh their session.
  
  
  
  Transport and Configuration:
  
  If the context was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  Verify that all necessary configuration steps have been completed in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or context for additional guidance on required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  User Groups: Check if the user is part of the correct user groups that have the necessary authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.