How To Fix UE500 - The combination: object &1 for authorization &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 500

• Message text: The combination: object &1 for authorization &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE500 - The combination: object &1 for authorization &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UE500 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks in the system. Specifically, it means that the combination of the object and the authorization field specified does not exist in the authorization tables. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to access a transaction or perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The authorization object specified in the error message is not defined in the system or is not assigned to the user.
  Incorrect Authorization Profile: The user may not have the correct authorization profile assigned that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific action or transaction.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to authorization objects or roles, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization objects were transported from one system to another, they may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check if the authorization object mentioned in the error message exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorization is missing when the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define specific access rights.
  Roles and Profiles: In SAP, roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UE500 error message in SAP.