How To Fix W8526 - Field restrictions exist that have not yet been converted

W8526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Field restrictions exist that have not yet been converted

What causes this issue?

One or more field restrictions exist. These have not yet been converted
into a combined field restriction.

How to fix this error?

First convert the field restrictions in change mode. Choose <LS>PC mode
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8526 - Field restrictions exist that have not yet been converted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W8526 - Field restrictions exist that have not yet been converted
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in SAP when you are working with field restrictions (field selection or field control) in the context of document types, number ranges, or other customizing settings, and there are existing field restrictions defined in the system that have not yet been converted or adapted to the current system requirements or new customizing structures.
  More specifically, this often happens during system upgrades, transport imports, or when switching from older field restriction/customizing methods to newer ones (e.g., when moving from classic field selection to the newer field restriction framework in SAP).
  
  Explanation:
  
  Field restrictions control which fields are available, mandatory, or hidden in certain transactions or document types.
  SAP introduced changes in how these restrictions are managed in newer versions.
  If old field restrictions exist but have not been converted to the new format or framework, SAP issues this warning.
  The