How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_BO012 - ACL of object &2 (object type &3) for entity ID &3 (&4) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_BO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ACL of object &2 (object type &3) for entity ID &3 (&4) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_BO012 - ACL of object &2 (object type &3) for entity ID &3 (&4) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_BO012 indicates an authorization issue related to a specific business object (BO) in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform an operation on a business object for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified business object.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type specified in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Entity ID Issues: The entity ID referenced in the error message may not be valid or may not correspond to an existing object in the system.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization objects related to the business object may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the specified business object.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check and identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type and Entity ID:
  
  Confirm that the object type and entity ID mentioned in the error message are correct and exist in the system.
  If the object type is custom or specific to a certain application, ensure that it is properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If necessary, modify the authorization objects to include the required permissions for the user or role.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the business object and its authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message /PLMB/AUTH_BO012.