How To Fix W8520 - Conversion only possible for field restrictions without entry KEY

W8520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Conversion only possible for field restrictions without entry KEY

What causes this issue?

The existing field restrictions cannot be converted, since they contain
either the keyword KEY or values in the fields CUKY_NEW, CUKY_OLD,
UNIT_NEW, UNIT_NEW.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Conversion to a combined field restriction is not yet supported for
field restrictions of this kind. You can, therefore, only change the
existing field restrictions or add/delete other field restrictions.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8520 - Conversion only possible for field restrictions without entry KEY ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8520 Conversion only possible for field restrictions without entry KEY
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of Authorization Object Field Restrictions in SAP, especially when dealing with field restrictions in roles or profiles.
  
  The message indicates that a conversion or processing step (often during role maintenance, transport, or authorization checks) is only possible if the field restriction does not contain an entry with the value "KEY".
  The value "KEY" here refers to a special placeholder or keyword used in field restrictions to indicate a key field or a special type of restriction.
  If the field restriction includes an entry with "KEY", the system cannot perform the conversion or processing as expected, hence the warning.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to convert or transport roles or profiles that have field restrictions containing the entry "KEY".
  During role maintenance or authorization checks where the