How To Fix CI016 - Maintain graphics profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Maintain graphics profile

What causes this issue?

The system could not call up the graphic, because the graphic profile
was not maintained.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

First maintain the graphic profile with <LS> Settings </>-->
<LS>Profile</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI016 - Maintain graphics profile ?

  The SAP error message CI016, which states "Maintain graphics profile," typically occurs when there is an issue with the graphics profile settings in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's graphical reporting tools, such as SAP Business Graphics or when using certain transaction codes that require graphical representations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Graphics Profile: The graphics profile required for the report or transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing graphics profile may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the user or the specific report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the graphics profile.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that are not properly configured for graphical outputs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Graphics Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code GRAP or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining graphics profiles.
  Create or modify the graphics profile as needed, ensuring that it meets the requirements of the reports or transactions you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Assign Graphics Profile:
  
  Ensure that the graphics profile is assigned to the relevant user roles or profiles.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the graphics profile.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to graphical outputs to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Consult with your SAP Basis team if there are any system-wide issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining graphics profiles.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GRAP, SPRO, and others that may be used for graphics profile maintenance.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to access and maintain graphics profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CI016 error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI016 error and successfully maintain the graphics profile in your SAP system.