How To Fix /SAPCND/DD_CUSTOMIZE016 - Access &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/DD_CUSTOMIZE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Access &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/DD_CUSTOMIZE016 - Access &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/DD_CUSTOMIZE016 Access &1 does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with the access control settings in the SAP system. This error is related to the SAP Converged Data Management (CDM) and is often encountered when trying to access a specific object or resource that is not available or has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Access Control Entry: The access control entry for the specified object (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the access control might be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the access control settings were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Access Control Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PFCG for role maintenance) and verify if the access control entry for the object exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the access control is complete and correct. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the access control settings were transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.