How To Fix 53707 - Please enter an administrator group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Please enter an administrator group

What causes this issue?

You have started an evaluation for all employees who are assigned to
the specified administrator.
The administrator is unique only within an
<DS:DE.SBMOD>administrator group</>.

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?

Enter the administrator group or run the evaluation only for individual
personnel numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53707 - Please enter an administrator group ?

  The SAP error message 53707, which states "Please enter an administrator group," typically occurs in the context of user administration or role assignment within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires an administrator group to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Administrator Group: The most common cause of this error is that the user or role being created or modified does not have an associated administrator group defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the user management settings that prevent the system from recognizing or allowing the assignment of an administrator group.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary authorizations to assign or modify administrator groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify an Administrator Group:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid administrator group in the relevant field. This group should already exist in the system.
  You can check existing administrator groups in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that allow them to manage administrator groups. You may need to consult with a system administrator to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, review the configuration settings related to user management and authorization groups. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on user administration and the specific requirements for administrator groups.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Groups: Understand the concept of authorization groups in SAP, as they are crucial for managing user permissions and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 53707 and successfully enter an administrator group in your SAP system.