How To Fix 54247 - There are no entries for the reference user group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 247

• Message text: There are no entries for the reference user group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54247 - There are no entries for the reference user group ?

  The SAP error message 54247, which states "There are no entries for the reference user group," typically occurs in the context of user authorizations and roles within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any entries related to the specified reference user group in the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference user group may not have been defined in the system, or there may be no entries associated with it in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect User Group Assignment: The user group assigned to the user may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the user group or related data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance) and verify that the user group is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the reference user group exists in the system and has the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Create or Update User Group:
  
  If the user group does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SU01 or PFCG for role maintenance).
  If it exists but is missing entries, you may need to add the necessary authorizations or roles.
  
  
  
  Review User Assignments:
  
  Check the user assignments to ensure that users are correctly assigned to the appropriate user groups.
  Use transaction SU01 to review and modify user details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group and related data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to user groups and authorizations for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Group Management: Familiarize yourself with user group management and authorization concepts in SAP to better understand how to resolve such issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.