How To Fix AUTH_WIZ004 - The field & is already an org. level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTH_WIZ - Authorization Wizard

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The field & is already an org. level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTH_WIZ004 - The field & is already an org. level ?

  The SAP error message AUTH_WIZ004 indicates that you are trying to add a field to an authorization object that is already defined as an organizational level. This typically occurs when you are using the Authorization Object Maintenance (transaction code SU21) or the Authorization Profile Maintenance (transaction code PFCG) and you attempt to modify an authorization object incorrectly.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  The field you are trying to add is already designated as an organizational level in the authorization object.
  You may be attempting to redefine the organizational structure of the authorization object, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Authorization Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SU21 and look for the authorization object you are trying to modify.
  Verify which fields are already defined as organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Review the Field:
  
  If the field you are trying to add is already an organizational level, you do not need to add it again.