How To Fix W8521 - Field restrictions and a combined field restriction exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Field restrictions and a combined field restriction exist

What causes this issue?

Both a conventional field restriction and a combined field restriction
exist.
There should only be one of the two field restrictions.

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?

Exit the current transaction. Call the report
<DS:REPO.RSWE_ELIM_INCONSIST>RSWE_ELIM_INCONSIST</> and view the entry
that has an error. Then delete either the conventional field
restriction or the combined field restriction. Then restart the
maintenance transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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  SAP Message W8521: "Field restrictions and a combined field restriction exist"
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of Authorization Objects and Field Restrictions in SAP, especially when defining or maintaining authorization profiles or authorization checks.
  
  Field restrictions are used to limit the values of individual fields in an authorization object.
  A combined field restriction is a restriction that applies to a combination of fields together, rather than individually.
  
  The message appears when both individual field restrictions and a combined field restriction are defined simultaneously for the same authorization object. This situation can lead to ambiguity or conflicts in the authorization checks because the system cannot clearly determine which restriction to apply.
  
  Explanation
  
  SAP authorization objects can have multiple fields.
  You can restrict access by specifying allowed values for each field individually (field restrictions).
  Alternatively, you can restrict access by specifying allowed combinations of field values (combined field restrictions).
  Defining both at the same time for the same object can cause inconsistencies or unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the warning W8521, you should:
  
  
  Review the authorization object restrictions:
  
  Check if you have defined both individual field restrictions and combined field restrictions for the same authorization object.
  
  
  
  Decide on the type of restriction to use:
  
  Either use only individual field restrictions or
  Use only combined field restrictions for that authorization object.
  
  
  
  Remove the conflicting restrictions:
  
  If combined field restrictions are more appropriate (e.g., you want to restrict based on specific combinations of field values), remove the individual field restrictions.
  If individual field restrictions suffice, remove the combined field restrictions.
  
  
  
  Adjust the authorization profile accordingly:
  
  After cleaning up the restrictions, regenerate or adjust the authorization profiles to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: Objects in SAP that group fields for authorization checks.
  Field Restrictions: Restrictions on individual fields within an authorization object.
  Combined Field Restrictions: Restrictions on specific combinations of fields within an authorization object.
  Transaction SU21: Used to maintain authorization objects.
  Transaction PFCG: Used to maintain roles and authorization profiles.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal for specific notes related to authorization object maintenance and field restrictions.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8521: Field restrictions and a combined field restriction exist
  
  
  Cause
  Both individual field restrictions and combined field restrictions are defined simultaneously
  
  
  Effect
  Ambiguity or conflict in authorization checks
  
  
  Solution
  Use either individual field restrictions or combined field restrictions, not both
  
  
  Transactions
  SU21 (Authorization Objects), PFCG (Roles and Profiles)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the conflicting restrictions are defined, you can:
  
  Use SU21 to inspect the authorization object definition.
  Use PFCG to check the roles and profiles where the object is used.
  Look for combined field restrictions in the authorization data.
  
  
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