How To Fix WA522 - Error deleting a complex field restriction

WA522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Error deleting a complex field restriction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA522 - Error deleting a complex field restriction ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WA522 - Error deleting a complex field restriction
  
  
  Cause:
  The error WA522 typically occurs when you attempt to delete a complex field restriction in SAP, but the system cannot complete the deletion due to dependencies or inconsistencies. Complex field restrictions are often part of authorization objects or data selection criteria in reports, queries, or authorization checks.
  Common causes include:
  
  The complex field restriction is still referenced or used in other objects (e.g., queries, roles, or authorization profiles).
  The restriction is part of a composite or hierarchical structure that prevents direct deletion.
  Incomplete or inconsistent data in the authorization or query definitions.
  System or transport inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WA522 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Verify if the complex field restriction is used in any queries, roles, or authorization objects.
  Use transaction codes like SUIM (User Information System) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check for references.
  Also, check query definitions if the restriction is part of a query.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If