How To Fix CNV_CMIS_A_20277 - User does not have dialog access. Piecelist will not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CMIS_A_20 - Message class for Cross-Client Customizing Comparison (SLO)

• Message number: 277

• Message text: User does not have dialog access. Piecelist will not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_CMIS_A_20277 - User does not have dialog access. Piecelist will not be created ?

  The SAP error message CNV_CMIS_A_20277 indicates that a user does not have the necessary dialog access to perform a specific action, in this case, the creation of a piecelist. This error typically arises in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Management Information System (CMIS).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to execute the action does not have the required authorizations or roles assigned to their user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary permissions to access the dialog transaction or function module required for creating a piecelist.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary transactions or authorizations related to the CMIS or the specific data migration process.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for dialog access in the CMIS.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  If the roles are already assigned, ensure that they are correctly configured to include the necessary transactions and authorizations for the CMIS functionalities.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to create the piecelist again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to CMIS and data migration for additional context on required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.