How To Fix /PLMU/UI_OSET002 - Object does not exist or you are not authorized to access it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_OSET -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Object does not exist or you are not authorized to access it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_OSET002 - Object does not exist or you are not authorized to access it ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_OSET002 Object does not exist or you are not authorized to access it typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified object or that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access it. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a specific transaction, report, or object in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Object Does Not Exist: The object you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the object name or the object being deleted or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access the object. This can happen if the user role does not include the necessary permissions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent access to the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) depending on the type of object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and can help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that your user role includes the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the object is part of a configuration, ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured. This may involve checking customizing settings in SPRO or other relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object or transaction you are trying to access. SAP Notes can provide insights into known issues and their resolutions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Understand the roles assigned to your user ID and how they relate to the objects you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.