How To Fix CMX_DA012 - Access to data point "&1" refused

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_DA - Manufacturing Data Access: Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Access to data point "&1" refused

What causes this issue?

The system tried to access manufacturing data point &V1&. An error
occurred that cannot be specified.
One of the possible reasons would be that the user does not have the
authorization for the function executed.

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?

INCLUDE PI_SYSVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Service,,Authorization Object
<DS:GLOS.D39F4241B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>OPC item</>,,C_COOPC1
<DS:GLOS.0D81CCADC7F8F84EB7B4B8F813B4F334>OPC event</>,,C_COOPC2
<DS:GLOS.3526C51EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>PI sheet</>,,C_CRPI_BER

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMX_DA012 - Access to data point "&1" refused ?

  The SAP error message CMX_DA012, which states "Access to data point '&1' refused," typically indicates that a user or a process is attempting to access a data point for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP's data access and authorization management, particularly in modules related to data management, analytics, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required permissions to access the specified data point.
  Data Point Configuration: The data point may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., user roles, organizational units).
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the data point in question.
  Data Point Status: The data point may be inactive or restricted due to business rules or settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the data point.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required access to the data point.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Data Point Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the data point to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent access.
  Consult with the data point owner or the relevant business process owner to understand any specific access rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the data point and its access requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to data points in your SAP system.
  User Roles: Understand the role-based access control (RBAC) model in SAP and how it applies to your organization.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs or change logs to see if there have been any recent changes to user roles or data point configurations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CMX_DA012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.