How To Fix SD816 - CUA interface for program & is not available

SD816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 816

• Message text: CUA interface for program & is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD816 - CUA interface for program & is not available ?

  The SAP error message "SD816 CUA interface for program & is not available" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when there is an issue with the Central User Administration (CUA) interface. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary CUA interface for the specified program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing CUA Configuration: The CUA interface may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Program Not Registered: The program that is being referenced may not be registered in the CUA settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CUA interface.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the system settings related to CUA.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CUA Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and check the user settings for CUA.
  Ensure that the CUA is properly configured in the system. You can check the configuration in transaction