How To Fix ACMTOOL079 - Entity &1 depends on table function &2 for which access is denied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMTOOL - ACMTOOL Message Class

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Entity &1 depends on table function &2 for which access is denied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMTOOL079 - Entity &1 depends on table function &2 for which access is denied ?

  The SAP error message ACMTOOL079 indicates that there is a dependency issue where an entity (like a view or a table) is relying on a table function, but the user does not have the necessary access rights to that table function. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with data models, analytical views, or other database objects in SAP HANA or similar environments.
  Cause:
  
  Access Rights: The user executing the operation does not have the required permissions to access the specified table function (&2).
  Dependency Issues: The entity (&1) is dependent on the table function, and without access to it, the entity cannot be executed or accessed properly.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary privileges for the table function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary privileges to access the table function.
  You can do this by navigating to the user management section in SAP and reviewing the roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Grant Access:
  
  If the user does not have the required access, you will need to grant the necessary privileges. This can typically be done by a system administrator or someone with the appropriate authority.
  Use the following SQL command to grant access to the table function:
  GRANT EXECUTE ON FUNCTION <schema>.<table_function_name> TO <user_or_role>;
  
  Replace <schema>, <table_function_name>, <user_or_role> with the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Review Role Definitions:
  
  If the user is part of a role that should have access, check the role definition to ensure that it includes the necessary privileges for the table function.
  If not, you may need to modify the role to include the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to permissions, have the user attempt to access the entity again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on user roles and privileges, especially in the context of SAP HANA.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user roles and permissions.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or system logs for any additional information regarding access attempts and failures, which can provide further insights into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACMTOOL079 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the table function.