How To Fix SACM_DCLS016 - No Authorization Check Mode set. Default value #CHECK is used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACM_DCLS - SACM DCL Source Editor

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No Authorization Check Mode set. Default value #CHECK is used

What causes this issue?

In the DDL Document no Authorization Check Mode is set manually.

System Response

An info message is shown that no Authorization Check Mode is set
manually and the default value #CHECK is used.

How to fix this error?

The developer of the DDL Document can explicit set an Authorization
Check Mode using annotation @AccessControl.authorizationCheck with
following values: #CHECK, #NOT_REQUIRED, #NOT_ALLOWED, #PRIVILEGED_ONLY.
#CHECK means that the DDL entity should be protected by a DCL role. If
no DCL role exists a warning occurs for the DDL document. This is also
the default behavior if no Authorization Check Mode is set manually.
#NOT_REQUIRED means that the DDL entity can be protected by a DCL role.
If no DCL role exists no warning occurs for the DDL document.
#NOT_ALLOWED means that the DDL entity must not be protected by a DCL
role. If a DCL role exists a warning occurs.
#PRIVILEGED_ONLY means that the openSQL Select on this DDL Entity must
use the extension "WITH PRIVILEGED ACCESS".

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the corresponding developer of the DDL (and or DCL) document in
case of warnings otherwise no further action is required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACM_DCLS016 - No Authorization Check Mode set. Default value #CHECK is used ?

  The SAP error message SACM_DCLS016 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check mode in the context of the SAP system. Specifically, it means that no authorization check mode has been set, and as a result, the system is defaulting to the value #CHECK.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The authorization check mode for a specific transaction or operation has not been configured properly.
  The system is unable to determine the appropriate authorization check mode due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  There may be a missing or incomplete implementation of the authorization checks in the relevant application or module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where the authorization check mode is defined.
  Ensure that the authorization check mode is set correctly for the relevant transaction or operation.
  
  
  
  Set Authorization Check Mode:
  
  If you have access to the configuration, set the authorization check mode explicitly instead of relying on the default. This can usually be done in the transaction code related to the specific application or module.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the transaction or operation. Ensure that the necessary authorizations are assigned to the user roles that are trying to execute the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module or application you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected configuration and any prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Check Modes: In SAP, authorization check modes can include options like #CHECK, #NO_CHECK, and others, which determine how the system handles authorization checks during transaction execution.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in setting or checking authorization configurations, such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and others.
  User Roles and Profiles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly assigned and that they include the necessary authorizations for the operations being performed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the authorization checks are functioning as intended in your SAP environment.