How To Fix W8504 - Field restriction entered correct and saved

W8504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Field restriction entered correct and saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8504 - Field restriction entered correct and saved ?

  SAP Message W8504: "Field restriction entered correct and saved"
  
  1. Cause
  The message W8504 is an informational or warning message rather than an error. It typically appears when a user enters a field restriction in a transaction or configuration and the system confirms that the restriction has been accepted and saved correctly.
  
  Context: This message often occurs in scenarios involving field selection or field restriction settings, such as in customizing (e.g., defining field selection groups, field restrictions in HR infotypes, or in sales documents).
  It indicates that the system has successfully recorded the restriction you applied to a particular field.
  
  
  2. Solution
  Since W8504 is an informational message confirming that the field restriction was entered correctly and saved, no corrective action is required.
  
  If you intended to restrict a field (e.g., make it hidden, display-only, or mandatory), this message confirms that your input was accepted.
  You can proceed with your work or exit the transaction.
  If you did not