How To Fix S_AUT016 - Assignment does not exist in menu tree

S_AUT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Assignment does not exist in menu tree

What causes this issue?

The selected transaction does not exist in the menu tree.

System Response

The transaction cannot be invoked.

How to fix this error?

Enter a transaction that exists in the menu tree or include the new
transaction in the menu tree.
You maintain the menu tree in Customizing using the transaction <DS>
<DS:TRAN.S_AUT02>S_AUT02</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT016 - Assignment does not exist in menu tree ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT016: Assignment does not exist in menu tree typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or a menu item that is not assigned to their user profile or role in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including missing authorizations, incorrect role assignments, or changes in the menu structure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific transaction or menu item.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user’s role does not include the transaction or menu item they are trying to access.
  Menu Structure Changes: The transaction or menu item may have been removed or relocated in the SAP menu.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required transactions are