How To Fix RMPS_AUTH013 - Descriptor &1 does not exist in table RMPSP_DESC

RMPS_AUTH013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_AUTH - Authorization Control in Records Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Descriptor &1 does not exist in table RMPSP_DESC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_AUTH013 - Descriptor &1 does not exist in table RMPSP_DESC ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_AUTH013 indicates that a specific descriptor (identified by &1) does not exist in the table RMPSP_DESC. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Risk Management or similar modules where descriptors are used to define various risk-related parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Descriptor: The descriptor referenced by the error message is not present in the RMPSP_DESC table. This could be due to:
  
  The descriptor was never created.
  The descriptor was deleted or not properly maintained.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or transaction that is trying to access the descriptor.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the descriptor, leading to the error.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the system has not been properly updated after changes, this error may occur.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Descriptor Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the contents of the RMPSP_DESC table.
  Verify