How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_ACC071 - Either the context 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: 071

• Message text: Either the context 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_ACC071 - Either the context does not exist or you do not have all authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_ACC071 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 function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions or when the context they are trying to access does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific context or transaction.
  Non-existent Context: The context that the user is trying to access may not exist in the system.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or contexts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the context in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Context Existence:
  
  Ensure that the context the user is trying to access actually exists. This may involve checking configuration settings or data in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are relevant to the context and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for those objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module or transaction to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the context in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.