How To Fix SECURITY_POLICY009 - &1 superfluous entries were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECURITY_POLICY - Error Messages: Configuration of Security Policies

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &1 superfluous entries were selected

What causes this issue?

You have executed the function "Select Superfluous Entries".

System Response

The function has selected &V1& security policy attributes for which your
currently maintained value corresponds to the relevant default value and
for which the entry is therefore superfluous.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the superfluous security policy attributes without
affecting the system behavior.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY009 - &1 superfluous entries were selected ?

  The SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY009 indicates that there are superfluous entries selected in the context of security policies, typically related to user authorizations or roles. This error often arises when there are multiple entries that are not necessary or when the system detects that the selection criteria have resulted in an excessive number of entries.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Entries: The error usually occurs when there are redundant or unnecessary entries in the security policy or authorization objects.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the entries may be too broad, leading to the selection of more entries than intended.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the security policies or roles that lead to overlapping or conflicting entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Narrow down the criteria to reduce the number of selected entries.
  Analyze Security Policies: Review the security policies and authorization objects to identify and remove any redundant or superfluous entries.
  Use Transaction SUIM: Utilize transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles. This can help identify overlapping roles or unnecessary authorizations.
  Adjust Role Assignments: If roles are assigned to users that contain overlapping authorizations, consider adjusting the role assignments to eliminate redundancy.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to security policies for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Security Audits: Regularly conduct security audits to ensure that user roles and authorizations are optimized and do not contain unnecessary entries.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.