How To Fix SU2X204 - Object &1 exists in the default values, but is not defined in SU21

SU2X204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SU2X - Messages for Authorization Default Value Maintenance

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Object &1 exists in the default values, but is not defined in SU21

What causes this issue?

The specified authorization object is not defined in this system.
Since authorization object that do not exist locally are excluded by the
automatic comparison during role maintenance, the missing existence
characteristic can lead to missing authorizations in roles.

System Response

This message indicates a potential problem in authorization
administration.

How to fix this error?

If the authorization object is (still) relevant in your authorization
concept, use transaction SU21 to create it.
Otherwise, no change is required, since the profile generator ignores
entries of this type.
If you are not responsible for the missing authorization object, contact
the responsible software vendor.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SU2X204 - Object &1 exists in the default values, but is not defined in SU21 ?

  The SAP error message SU2X204 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the authorization object definitions. Specifically, it means that an authorization object exists in the default values (which are typically used for user roles and profiles) but is not defined in the transaction SU21, where authorization objects are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The authorization object referenced in the error message is not defined in the system's authorization object repository (SU21).
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a landscape with multiple systems (like Development, Quality Assurance, and Production), the object may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If the object is a custom authorization object, it may not have been created or activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object: 
  
  Go to transaction SU21 and check if the authorization object mentioned in the error message is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Authorization Object:
  
  If the object is missing, you