How To Fix AUT016 - Assignment does not exist in the menu tree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Assignment does not exist in the menu tree

What causes this issue?

The transaction you have chosen does not exist in the menu tree.

System Response

The transaction cannot be called up.

How to fix this error?

Enter a transaction that exists in the menu tree, or include a new
transaction in the menu tree.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT016 - Assignment does not exist in the menu tree ?

  The SAP error message AUT016: Assignment does not exist in the menu tree typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or a menu item that is not available in the current user's authorization profile or when the menu structure has changed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to access the specific transaction or menu item.
  Menu Structure Changes: The transaction or menu item may have been removed or relocated in the SAP menu tree.
  User Role Issues: The user might not be assigned the correct role that includes access to the desired transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the menu changes were transported from a development environment to production, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check for authorization issues. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Menu Structure:
  
  Check if the transaction or menu item is still available in the SAP menu. You can do this by navigating through the SAP Easy Access menu or using transaction SE43N (Area Menu) to see if the item exists.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing the required role, assign the appropriate role that includes access to the transaction. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the menu changes were successfully transported. You may need to re-transport or adjust the transport request.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or Security team to investigate further, especially if it involves role assignments or transport issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE43N: Area Menu
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to menu assignments or authorization problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations for a better understanding of how to manage user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AUT016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.