How To Fix SERVICES_CMS016 - Specify Charge data for the Rights object with External ID &1

SERVICES_CMS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Specify Charge data for the Rights object with External ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SERVICES_CMS016 - Specify Charge data for the Rights object with External ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS016 indicates that there is a missing or incomplete charge data for a rights object that is identified by an external ID. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Rights Management or Content Management System (CMS) when trying to process or manage rights associated with a particular object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of charge data for the specified rights object. Charge data is essential for defining the financial aspects of rights management, such as pricing, billing, or any associated costs. The external ID referenced in the error message points to a specific rights object that lacks this necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the External ID: Verify the external ID mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it corresponds to a valid rights object in the system.
  
  
  Access the Rights Object: Navigate to the rights object in the SAP