How To Fix UA_SM1042 - Fill authorization fields from top

UA_SM1042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Fill authorization fields from top

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_SM1042 - Fill authorization fields from top ?

  The SAP error message UA_SM1042 "Fill authorization fields from top" typically occurs in the context of authorization management, particularly when you are trying to create or modify authorization objects or roles in the SAP system. This error indicates that certain required fields in the authorization object or role definition have not been filled out correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user has not filled in all the necessary fields in the authorization object or role definition. This can happen if the user skips fields or does not follow the required sequence of filling out the fields.
  Incorrect Sequence: The system expects the fields to be filled in a specific order, and if they are not, it can trigger this error.
  Authorization Object Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization object itself, such as missing or incorrectly defined fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the