How To Fix ACM_DEP_CHECKS001 - Association &1 of access control &2 points to unreleased entity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_DEP_CHECKS - API Release: Message class for ACM Compatibility Checks

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Association &1 of access control &2 points to unreleased entity &3

What causes this issue?

Access control document &V2& contains an association &V1& within a
condition and the target entity &V3& of this association is not
API-released.

System Response

The system reports a consistency-check/dependency-check issue with an
access control document.
Why is it problematic?
A customer access control document can use the INHERIT CONDITIONS
statements to inherit conditions from its based SAP access control
document.
Within the Key User Tool (Key User Application) this is the standard way
for creating automatically access control documents for customers. As
the Key User Tool framework only exposes associations pointing to
API-released entities, it must be ensured that all association targets
used in access control documents are API-released (API contract: C1).

How to fix this error?

First:
If you are not the developer of the reported access control document,
please forward this issue to him/her.

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

There are multiple ways to solve this issue:
1. Include the complete path(s) beginning with association &V1& into the
field list of the to be protected entity and additionally use this newly
created field in the restriction condition of the access control
document &V2& instead of this path.
This might not be possible in some cases, if e.g. one of the association
within this path has a cardinality > 1, as this would increase the
number of entries in the to be protected entity.
2. Release the association target entity &V3& of the association &V1&.
To do this, contact the responsible developer of this entity.
3. Check if you can replace the association &V1& within the access
control document with another association pointing to an API-released
entity.
4. Duplicate the target entity &V3& (probably with less fields and
elements), let the association point to this newly created entity and
API-release this newly created entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_DEP_CHECKS001 - Association &1 of access control &2 points to unreleased entity &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACM_DEP_CHECKS001 indicates that there is an issue with an access control object in the Access Control Management (ACM) module. Specifically, it points out that an association of an access control object is linked to an unreleased entity. This typically occurs in the context of managing access controls and roles within SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Unreleased Entity: The entity (such as a role, user, or another access control object) that the access control is trying to reference has not been released or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the access control settings or the way entities are associated with each other.
  Transport Issues: If the access control objects were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing releases.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACM_DEP_CHECKS001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Entity:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PFCG for roles) and check the status of the entity (role, user, etc.) that is being referenced. Ensure that it is released and active.
  
  
  
  Release the Entity:
  
  If the entity is not released, you will need to release it. In the case of roles, you can do this by going to the role in PFCG and clicking on the "Release" button.
  
  
  
  Review Associations:
  
  Check the associations of the access control object to ensure that they are correctly configured and pointing to valid, released entities.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and are in sync across the systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that may exist between the access control object and other entities. Ensure that all dependencies are satisfied and released.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Access Control Management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and GRAC (GRC Access Control).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Access Control Management: Understanding the overall architecture and configuration of Access Control Management in SAP GRC can help in diagnosing and resolving issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ACM_DEP_CHECKS001 error in your SAP system.