How To Fix SSC_CUST016 - No application area defined in application &1 activity &2

SSC_CUST016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSC_CUST - Shared Serivce Center Customizing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No application area defined in application &1 activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSC_CUST016 - No application area defined in application &1 activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message SSC_CUST016 indicates that there is no application area defined for a specific application and activity in the system. This error typically arises during configuration or when trying to access certain functionalities within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An application area has not been defined for the specified application and activity in the system configuration.
  There may be missing or incomplete entries in the customizing settings related to the application area.
  The application or activity being referenced does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SSC_CUST016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually SPRO) and navigate to the area where the application and activity are defined.
  Ensure that the application area is correctly defined for the specified application and activity.
  
  
  
  Define Application Area:
  
  If the application area is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under