How To Fix SU2X218 - Object &1 - Error in ACTVT authorization default values

SU2X218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Object &1 - Error in ACTVT authorization default values

What causes this issue?

The default values of the application contain default values for the
field ACTVT of the specified authorization object that are not specified
in the definition of the authorizatoin object (transaction SU21).

System Response

This message indicates a potential problem in authorization
administration.

How to fix this error?

Activities for the object that are not stored in the object definition
cannot be maintained in the authorization maintenance of PFCG and in the
authorization default value maintenance.
If the values in the current authorization concept are still relevant,
adjust the definition of the authorization object. Otherwise, adjust the
default values accordingly.
If the affected application is not a custom development object, contact
the softare vendor responsible.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SU2X218 - Object &1 - Error in ACTVT authorization default values ?

  The SAP error message SU2X218 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization object related to the activity (ACTVT) default values for a specific object. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations, but the system cannot find the necessary default values for the activity in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified object and activity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing default values.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization objects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you