How To Fix SU2X215 - Organizational level field &1 is not consistently defined in SU20

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SU2X - Messages for Authorization Default Value Maintenance

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Organizational level field &1 is not consistently defined in SU20

What causes this issue?

The dictionary properties of the organizational level are incompatible
with the authorization field definition.

System Response

The properties (such as field length( of the two definitions are defined
differently.
This can lead to authorization errors due to incorrect authorization
data in roles.

How to fix this error?

If you are not responsible for the affected applications or the affected
authorization object, contact the responsible software vendor.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SU2X215 - Organizational level field &1 is not consistently defined in SU20 ?

  The SAP error message SU2X215 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the definition of the organizational level field in the authorization object configuration. Specifically, it suggests that the organizational level field (denoted as &1 in the message) is not consistently defined in the authorization object SU20.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The organizational level field is defined differently across various entries in the authorization object. This can happen if changes were made to the organizational structure or if there are discrepancies in the way the fields are set up.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries for the organizational level in the relevant authorization objects.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may have been introduced during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SU2X215 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SU20 and review the configuration of the authorization object related to the organizational level field mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the organizational level field is consistently defined across all relevant entries.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  If you find inconsistencies, correct them by ensuring that the organizational level field is defined uniformly. This may involve editing the entries to match the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the authorization checks to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization objects and organizational levels for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU20: Used for maintaining authorization objects.
  SU21: Used for creating and maintaining authorization objects.
  SU24: Used for maintaining authorization checks for transactions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how organizational levels work in SAP and how they relate to authorization objects is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the SU2X215 error message.