How To Fix ACMDT_OBJSTATUS224 - CDS entity has DCLs but is flagged as "Access control not allowed"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMDT_OBJSTATUS - ACM: Messages for the Object-Status of Designtime-Objects

• Message number: 224

• Message text: CDS entity has DCLs but is flagged as "Access control not allowed"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS224 - CDS entity has DCLs but is flagged as "Access control not allowed" ?

  The SAP error message "ACMDT_OBJSTATUS224: CDS entity has DCLs but is flagged as 'Access control not allowed'" typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views when there is a mismatch between the access control settings and the defined Data Control Language (DCL) for the CDS entity.
  Cause:
  
  DCL Definition: The CDS entity has been defined with DCLs (Data Control Language) that specify access control rules, but the entity itself is marked in a way that does not allow for access control to be applied.
  Entity Configuration: The CDS view might be configured with the @AccessControl.authorizationCheck annotation set to #NOT_ALLOWED, which indicates that access control should not be applied, even though DCLs are defined.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be an inconsistency between the DCLs defined for the CDS entity and the access control settings of the entity itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the CDS View Definition:
  
  Open the CDS view definition in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant development environment.
  Look for the @AccessControl.authorizationCheck annotation. If it is set to #NOT_ALLOWED, consider changing it to #CHECK or #CHECK_AND_LOG if you want to enable access control.
  
  
  
  Review DCL Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the DCLs defined for the CDS entity are appropriate and correctly implemented.
  If the DCLs are not needed, you may consider removing them.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the access control settings and DCL definitions are consistent with each other. If you want to enforce access control, make sure that the CDS entity allows it.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the CDS view and DCLs are activated and transported correctly if you are working in a multi-system landscape.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Test the CDS view after making the changes to ensure that the error is resolved and that access control is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DCL (Data Control Language): DCLs are used in SAP to define access control rules for CDS views, allowing you to specify which users or roles have access to certain data.
  CDS Annotations: Familiarize yourself with the various annotations available for CDS views, especially those related to access control, such as @AccessControl.authorizationCheck.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on CDS views, DCLs, and access control mechanisms.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your CDS entity is configured correctly for access control.