How To Fix 26600 - User group is being used: Deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 600

• Message text: User group is being used: Deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26600 - User group is being used: Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message "26600 User group is being used: Deletion not possible" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a user group that is still in use by one or more users or roles in the system. This is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion of user groups that are actively assigned to users, which could lead to issues with user access and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The user group you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more users or roles.
  System Dependencies: There may be system dependencies or configurations that require the user group to remain intact.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user attempting to delete the group may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU10 (Mass User Maintenance).
  Check if any users are assigned to the user group you are trying to delete. If there are users assigned, you will need to remove them from the user group first.
  
  
  
  Remove Users from the Group:
  
  If users are assigned, you can either:
  
  Remove the users from the user group in their user profiles.
  Change the user group assignment for those users to another group.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Roles:
  
  If the user group is assigned to roles, you may need to check transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to see if any roles are using the user group.
  If roles are using the user group, you will need to modify those roles to remove the user group.
  
  
  
  Delete the User Group:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, you can attempt to delete the user group again using transaction SU01 or SU10.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete user groups. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  User Groups: User groups are used in SAP to manage user authorizations and simplify user administration.
  Best Practices: Regularly review user groups and their assignments to ensure that they are up to date and that unused groups are removed to maintain system cleanliness.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the user group if it is no longer needed.