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