How To Fix CL_PS_MD_MSG018 - ACL is inactive for the object

CL_PS_MD_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_PS_MD_MSG - Messages for Project Editor

• Message number: 018

• Message text: ACL is inactive for the object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_PS_MD_MSG018 - ACL is inactive for the object ?

  The SAP error message CL_PS_MD_MSG018 indicates that the Access Control List (ACL) is inactive for a specific object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or related modules where access control is enforced.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to access an object (like a project, WBS element, or network) that has an associated ACL, but that ACL is currently inactive. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The ACL was never activated for the object.
  The ACL was deactivated intentionally or due to a configuration change.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ACL Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CNS41 for project management) to check the status of the ACL for the object in question.
  Ensure that the ACL is activated. If it is inactive, you may need to activate