How To Fix SACM_DCLS014 - The entity &1 is used in access control document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACM_DCLS - SACM DCL Source Editor

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The entity &1 is used in access control document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACM_DCLS014 - The entity &1 is used in access control document &2 ?

  The SAP error message SACM_DCLS014 indicates that a specific entity (like a business object or a configuration item) is being referenced in an access control document, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that entity. This is typically encountered in the context of SAP Access Control or SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an entity that is currently being used in an access control document. This is a safeguard to ensure that access control policies remain intact and that entities are not inadvertently removed while they are still in use.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Access Control Document: Use the information provided in the error message to identify the specific access control document (document &2) that is referencing the entity (&1).
  
  
  Review the Access Control Document: Open the access control document in the SAP system and review its contents. Determine if the entity is still needed in the document.
  
  
  Modify or Remove the Reference:
  
  If the entity is no longer needed, you can remove it from the access control document.
  If the entity is still required, you may need to adjust your operations accordingly (e.g., do not attempt to delete or modify the entity).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the entity in other access control documents or configurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of modifying or removing the entity or the access control document, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security policies.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the system to ensure that the access control document functions as expected and that the entity can be modified or deleted if that was your goal.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Access Control Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for managing access control documents in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.