How To Fix SACM_DCLS013 - The entity &1 is used in access control documents. Remove the usage.

SACM_DCLS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACM_DCLS - SACM DCL Source Editor

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The entity &1 is used in access control documents. Remove the usage.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACM_DCLS013 - The entity &1 is used in access control documents. Remove the usage. ?

  The SAP error message SACM_DCLS013 indicates that a specific entity (denoted by &1) is being referenced in access control documents, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that entity. This typically occurs in the context of managing access control lists (ACLs) or security configurations within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify an entity (such as a role, user, or other security-related object) that is still being referenced in one or more access control documents. The system enforces this restriction to maintain the integrity of security configurations and ensure that access controls are not inadvertently broken.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the entity in the access control documents. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Entity: Note the specific entity mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual entity name).
  
  
  Check Access Control Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes