How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO007 - Document structure &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 007

• 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_BRW_BO007 - Document structure &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO007 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:
  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 it may not have been 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 their user profile.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the document structure from being recognized or accessed.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the document structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  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 related to document structures in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the document structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific document structure you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  User 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.