How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN049 - Profile &1 is not an action profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Profile &1 is not an action profile

What causes this issue?

You requested the properties for a profile that is not an action
profile.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN049 - Profile &1 is not an action profile ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN049 indicates that the specified profile (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not recognized as a valid action profile within the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise HCM (Human Capital Management) or related modules where action profiles are used to define specific actions or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Profile Name: The profile name provided does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Profile Not Configured: The action profile may not have been configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified profile.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Profile Name: Check the profile name for any typographical errors. Ensure that the profile exists in the system.
  Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the action profile is properly defined and activated.
  
  You can check this in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration path for HCM or the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the action profile. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management section.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure action profiles.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical assistance from an SAP developer or consultant.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SU01 for user management, and SE80 for development and debugging.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on action profiles and related configurations.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.