How To Fix UE051 - Assignment of object &2 to user &1 deleted (key -> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UE - Messages in the user and authorizations environment

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Assignment of object &2 to user &1 deleted (key -> long text)

What causes this issue?

The following application reference was deleted:
User:,,,,&V1&
Application Object:,,&V2&
Key:,,,,&V3&&V4&

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE051 - Assignment of object &2 to user &1 deleted (key -> long text) ?

  The SAP error message UE051 indicates that the assignment of a specific object (like a role, authorization, or profile) to a user has been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of user authorizations and roles within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The assignment may have been manually deleted by an administrator or through a role change.
  Role Changes: If a role that was assigned to the user has been modified or deleted, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include the necessary assignments, this error can occur.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or authorization data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reassign the Object: If the assignment was deleted unintentionally, you can reassign the object (role, profile, etc.) to the user through transaction codes like PFCG (for roles) or SU01 (for user maintenance).
  Check Role Changes: Review any recent changes made to roles that might have affected the user assignments. If a role was deleted or modified, consider restoring it or reassigning the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures and check for any inconsistencies in user assignments.
  User Master Data Review: Ensure that the user master data is intact and that there are no missing or corrupted entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP can help prevent such issues. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of profiles, roles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.