How To Fix UGMD363 - Authorization object for characteristic &1 does not exist

UGMD363 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Authorization object for characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD363 - Authorization object for characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UGMD363 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization object related to a specific characteristic in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a characteristic in a query or report, but the necessary authorization object for that characteristic is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The primary cause of this error is that the authorization object for the specified characteristic (denoted by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Authorization Profile: The user may not have the correct authorization profile assigned, which includes the necessary authorizations for the characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization objects or the characteristics themselves.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check if the authorization object for the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or modify existing authorization objects