How To Fix C-016 - Profile & still has display blocks assigned to it

C-016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C- -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Profile & still has display blocks assigned to it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C-016 - Profile & still has display blocks assigned to it ?

  The SAP error message C-016, which states "Profile & still has display blocks assigned to it," typically occurs in the context of managing user profiles in SAP, particularly when dealing with authorization profiles or user roles. This error indicates that the profile you are trying to delete or modify still has display blocks (or other objects) assigned to it, preventing the action from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Assigned Display Blocks: The profile you are trying to delete or modify has display blocks (such as authorization objects, transactions, or other elements) that are still linked to it.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the profile from being altered.
  User Assignments: The profile might still be assigned to one or more users, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C-016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the profile is assigned to