How To Fix /UI2/CAT_PROV_700018 - Catalog type &1 has no determination of authorization defaults

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/CAT_PROV_700 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Catalog type &1 has no determination of authorization defaults

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/CAT_PROV_700018 - Catalog type &1 has no determination of authorization defaults ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/CAT_PROV_700018 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization defaults for a specific catalog type in the SAP Fiori Launchpad. This error typically arises when the system cannot determine the authorization defaults for a catalog, which can prevent users from accessing the catalog or its associated applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Defaults: The catalog type specified in the error message does not have any defined authorization defaults. This can happen if the catalog was created without proper authorization settings or if the settings were inadvertently removed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Fiori Launchpad or the underlying authorization objects that are supposed to govern access to the catalog.
  Transport Issues: If the catalog was transported from one system to another, the authorization settings may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Authorization Defaults:
  
  Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  Navigate to the catalog in question.
  Check the authorization settings and ensure that the necessary authorization defaults are defined for the catalog type.
  If needed, create or modify the authorization roles associated with the catalog.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user roles assigned to the users accessing the catalog include the necessary authorizations to view and use the catalog.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and adjust the roles as necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the catalog was transported, verify that all necessary objects, including authorization defaults, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to manually configure the authorization defaults in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific catalog type and authorization management in the Fiori Launchpad for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  LPD_CUST - Launchpad Customizing
  
  
  SAP Fiori Launchpad: Understanding how the Fiori Launchpad works and how catalogs and groups are managed can help in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to Fiori applications and catalogs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the catalog type has the appropriate authorization defaults defined.