How To Fix S_AUT100 - Cannot be applied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Cannot be applied

What causes this issue?

The simultaneous evaluation of archived data and data currently in
existence in the system is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Run separate evaluations for archived data and data in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT100 - Cannot be applied ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT100: "Cannot be applied" typically occurs in the context of authorization checks within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to execute the transaction or access the data.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the correct roles assigned in their user profile.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific restrictions in the authorization objects that the user is trying to access may prevent the action from being completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  If you identify the missing authorization, you can either adjust the user's roles or request the necessary authorizations from your security team.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with how authorizations and roles work in SAP, including the use of authorization objects and profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_AUT100 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in the SAP system.