How To Fix S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES026 - Maintain critical/non-critical assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES - Customizing Attributes

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Maintain critical/non-critical assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES026 - Maintain critical/non-critical assignment ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES026, which states "Maintain critical/non-critical assignment," typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of critical and non-critical attributes in the system. This error is often related to the configuration of authorization objects or the assignment of roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignments: The error usually arises when the critical/non-critical assignment for a specific authorization object is not maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions, leading to this error.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to critical and non-critical attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually in the SPRO configuration area) to maintain the critical/non-critical assignments.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Governance, Risk, and Compliance -> Access Control -> Maintain Critical/Non-Critical Assignment.
  Ensure that the necessary assignments are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the critical/non-critical attributes.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the actions being performed.
  If needed, modify the roles or create new ones to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific instructions or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES026 for any known issues or updates that may address the error.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration with a user who previously encountered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES026 error in your SAP system.