How To Fix W8522 - Combined field restriction could not be saved

W8522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Combined field restriction could not be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8522 - Combined field restriction could not be saved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W8522 - Combined field restriction could not be saved
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when you try to save a combined field restriction in the authorization object or in the authorization concept, but the system cannot save it due to inconsistencies or conflicts in the combined field values.
  Common causes include:
  
  The combined field restriction you are trying to save conflicts with existing restrictions.
  The combination of field values is not allowed or violates the authorization concept rules.
  There is a mismatch or missing mandatory field values in the combined restriction.
  The system detects overlapping or redundant combined field restrictions.
  Technical issues such as database inconsistencies or authorization object configuration errors.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP authorization objects, combined field restrictions allow you to define complex conditions by combining multiple field values. When these combined restrictions are saved, SAP checks for consistency and validity. If the system finds that the combined restriction cannot be logically or technically