How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO036 - Document structure &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Document structure &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO036 - Document structure &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO036 Document structure &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified document structure or that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access it. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Non-Existent Document Structure: The document structure specified by &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the document structure name or the structure not being created yet.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the document structure may not have the required authorizations. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The document structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being inaccessible.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the document structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Document Structure:
  
  Check if the document structure exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list document structures.
  Ensure that the name of the document structure is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the document structure.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for the document structure in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the document structure to be recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the document structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the document structure or activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the document structure and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU01 (User Maintenance) for checking structures and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing known issues or providing additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.