How To Fix S_AUT129 - Placeholder not possible for upper limit

S_AUT129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Placeholder not possible for upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT129 - Placeholder not possible for upper limit ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT129: "Placeholder not possible for upper limit" typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with authorization objects and their values.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to use a placeholder (like * or ?) in a field that is defined as an upper limit for a range of values in an authorization object. In SAP, placeholders are often used to represent multiple values, but they are not allowed in certain contexts, such as when defining upper limits for ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Review the authorization object that is causing the error. Ensure that the fields defined for upper limits do not contain placeholders.
  If you are using a range of values, make sure that the upper limit is specified correctly without any placeholders.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the error occurs while assigning roles to