How To Fix SECURITY_POLICY001 - Security policy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECURITY_POLICY - Error Messages: Configuration of Security Policies

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Security policy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY001 - Security policy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY001 indicates that a specified security policy does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where a security policy is referenced but has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Policy: The security policy referenced in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Policy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the policy reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the security policy.
  Transport Issues: If the policy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Policy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SUIM, PFCG, or S_USER_AUTH) to check if the security policy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Policy:
  
  If the policy is missing, you can create a new security policy using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SCC4 for client settings or PFCG for role management).
  If the policy was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the security policy being referenced in your configuration or transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the security policy. You may need to adjust roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the policy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to the security policy in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to security policies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing security policies and roles.
  Security Policy Management: Understand the overall security policy management in SAP, including how policies are created, assigned, and maintained.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.