How To Fix W8518 - Old field restrictions successfully restored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Old field restrictions successfully restored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8518 - Old field restrictions successfully restored ?

  SAP Message:
  
  W8518 - Old field restrictions successfully restored
  
  Explanation / Cause:
  The message W8518 is an informational/warning message indicating that the system has restored old field restrictions during a certain operation, typically related to data migration, data upload, or data transfer processes in SAP.
  This message often appears in scenarios where field restrictions (such as field status groups, field selection, or field-level authorizations) were temporarily changed or overridden during a process, and the system has now restored the original (old) restrictions successfully.
  In other words:  
  
  During a process (e.g., data upload, migration, or customizing changes), the system temporarily relaxes or modifies field restrictions to allow certain data to be processed.  
  After the process completes, the system restores the original field restrictions.  
  The message W8518 confirms that this restoration was successful.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data migration or upload using tools like LSMW, BAPIs, or batch input sessions where field restrictions are temporarily changed.  
  When customizing or configuration changes involve field status groups or field restrictions.  
  During certain SAP transactions that temporarily override field restrictions for processing.
  
  
  Solution / Action:
  
  No corrective action is usually required because this is an informational message indicating a successful restoration of old field restrictions.  
  If you see this message during a process, it means the system has correctly reset the field restrictions to their original state after the operation.  
  If you are troubleshooting a related issue (e.g., data not being accepted due to field restrictions), verify the field status groups and authorizations before and after the process.  
  Ensure that the process or program that temporarily changes field restrictions is working as intended.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: Control which fields are optional, required, or suppressed in transactions.  
  Field Restrictions: Can be related to authorization objects or customizing settings that restrict user input or data processing.  
  LSMW / Data Migration: Often involves temporary changes to field restrictions to allow data upload.  
  SAP Notes / Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to the specific module or transaction if you encounter issues related to field restrictions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning / Informational
  
  
  Message Text
  Old field restrictions successfully restored
  
  
  Cause
  System restored original field restrictions after temporary override
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; message confirms successful restoration
  
  
  Related To
  Field status groups, data migration, field restrictions
  
  
  
  
  If you want to suppress this message or handle it differently, you may need to look into the specific program or transaction code generating it and adjust the message handling accordingly.
  
  If you provide the context or transaction where you see this message, I can help with more specific guidance.