How To Fix R1178 - Control object &1: No assignment exists for application object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Control object &1: No assignment exists for application object &2

What causes this issue?

No event function modules are stored for the combination of control
object &V1& / application object &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Save the names of the relevant event function modules in control in the
'Events' menu path.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1178 - Control object &1: No assignment exists for application object &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1178 indicates that there is a missing assignment between a control object and an application object in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management or when dealing with specific configurations in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message R1178 is triggered when:
  
  A control object (like a role or profile) is expected to have an assignment to a specific application object (like a transaction or authorization object), but no such assignment exists.
  This can happen due to misconfigurations, missing authorizations, or changes in the system that have not been properly reflected in the authorization assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1178 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Control Object: Identify the control object mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1). This could be a role or profile that is supposed to have access to the application object.
  
  
  Verify Application Object: Check the application object (denoted as &2) to ensure it exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Assign the Application Object:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Enter the name of the control object (role) and click on the "Change" button.
  Navigate to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Check if the application object is listed under the authorization data. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  If necessary, create or modify the authorization profile to include the required application object.
  
  
  
  Generate Authorizations: After making changes, ensure to generate the authorization profile again by clicking on the "Generate" button in the PFCG transaction.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary assignments and generating the authorizations, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the access level.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are the actual sets of authorizations that are generated from roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Profile Generator), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system inconsistencies.