How To Fix R1705 - &(s) do not exist or are not active or you do not have authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 705

• Message text: &(s) do not exist or are not active or you do not have authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1705 - &(s) do not exist or are not active or you do not have authorization ?

  The SAP error message R1705 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific object (like a program, transaction, or report) that you are trying to access. The message can arise due to several reasons, including the object not existing, not being active, or the user lacking the necessary authorization to access it.
  Causes of Error R1705
  
  
  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 name or the object not being created yet.
  
  
  Object Not Active: The object might exist but is not active. For example, a program or transaction might be in a development or inactive state.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been activated or may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solutions to Error R1705
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the object (transaction code, program, etc.) you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to search for the object.
  
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  If the object exists but is not active, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the relevant development environment (e.g., using SE80 or SE38).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the object. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs.
  If necessary, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the object was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is active in the target system. You may need to re-transport or activate the object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the object is part of a standard SAP package or module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific object or transaction code.
  
  
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the R1705 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.