How To Fix PFM_GENERIC016 - Fieldlist does not contain all necessary fields for authorization checks

PFM_GENERIC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_GENERIC - Messages to be reused on ADDON PT

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Fieldlist does not contain all necessary fields for authorization checks

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PFM_GENERIC016 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_GENERIC016 indicates that a field list does not contain all the necessary fields required for authorization checks. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization framework, particularly when dealing with authorization objects and field lists that are expected to be populated for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Field List: The field list provided in the authorization check does not include all the fields that are required by the authorization object.
  Custom Development: If there is custom code or enhancements that involve authorization checks, the field list may not be correctly defined.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the authorization object may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been changes to the authorization objects or the fields they require, the existing field list may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the