How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX041 - The Auth. Check Mode of CDS entity &1 does not allow DCL access control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: The Auth. Check Mode of CDS entity &1 does not allow DCL access control

What causes this issue?

The Authorization Check Mode of the DDL entity does not allow DCL access
control.

System Response

A warning message in the DCL Editor occurs when you try to create a role
for a CDS entity which uses Authorization Check Mode #NOT_ALLOWED.
Activation of the DCL document is still possible but at runtime all DCL
roles are ignored for the DDL entity

How to fix this error?

Either delete/remove access control by DCL to avoid the warning
Or set another Authorization Check Mode for the CDS entity in the DDL
document to support access control by DCL

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the developer of the DCL document

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX041 - The Auth. Check Mode of CDS entity &1 does not allow DCL access control ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX041 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check mode of a Core Data Services (CDS) entity in relation to Data Control Language (DCL) access control. This error typically arises when the authorization check mode of the CDS entity does not permit the use of DCL for access control.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to a mismatch between the authorization check mode defined in the CDS entity and the DCL access control settings. Specifically, the CDS entity may be set to a mode that does not support DCL, such as #CHECK or #NONE, while DCL is being used to manage access control.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Authorization Check Mode:
  
  Open the CDS view definition in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant transaction.
  Look for the @AccessControl.authorizationCheck annotation in the CDS view definition.
  Ensure that the authorization check mode is set to a value that supports DCL, such as #CHECK or #NOT_REQUIRED.
  
  
  
  Adjust the DCL Definition:
  
  If you are using DCL for access control, ensure that the DCL definition is correctly set up and that it is intended to be used with the CDS entity in question.
  Verify that the DCL is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Modify the CDS View:
  
  If necessary, modify the CDS view to change the authorization check mode to one that allows DCL access control.
  For example, you might change the annotation to @AccessControl.authorizationCheck: #CHECK if it is currently set to a mode that does not allow DCL.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, activate the CDS view and the DCL definition.
  Test the access control to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the intended access control behavior is achieved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. CDS views can include annotations for access control, which dictate how data can be accessed based on user authorizations.
  DCL (Data Control Language): DCL is used in SAP to define access control rules for CDS views. It allows for fine-grained access control based on user roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Check Modes: The authorization check modes in CDS views determine how access control is enforced. Common modes include:
  
  #CHECK: Enforces authorization checks based on the defined DCL.
  #NONE: No authorization checks are performed.
  #NOT_REQUIRED: Authorization checks are not required, but can be defined.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to resolve the ACM_SYNTAX041 error effectively.