How To Fix UM016 - No matching application found

UM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No matching application found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM016 - No matching application found ?

  The SAP error message UM016 "No matching application found" typically occurs in the context of SAP User Management or when dealing with authorization issues. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable application or transaction that matches the criteria specified in the user’s request.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The application or transaction might not be properly configured in the system.
  User Role Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include access to the required application.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that prevent the application from being recognized.
  Transaction Code Issues: The transaction code being used may not exist or may have been deactivated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check for the user. This will help identify any missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the user