How To Fix SECM054 - Failed to create pattern regex object

SECM054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECM - SECM: Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Failed to create pattern regex object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECM054 - Failed to create pattern regex object ?

  The SAP error message SECM054, which states "Failed to create pattern regex object," typically occurs in the context of SAP's security and authorization checks, particularly when dealing with regular expressions (regex) in security configurations or validations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Regular Expression: The most common cause of this error is that the regular expression being used is malformed or invalid. This can happen if there are syntax errors or unsupported constructs in the regex pattern.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration that affect how regex patterns are processed. This could include missing libraries or incorrect settings.
  
  
  SAP Version Compatibility: The error might arise if the regex features being used are not supported in the version of SAP you are running.
  
  
  Memory Issues: In some cases, insufficient memory or resources allocated to the SAP system can lead to failures in creating regex objects.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Regular Expression: Review the regex pattern for any syntax