How To Fix 5K147 - Invalid designated group value

5K147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Invalid designated group value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K147 - Invalid designated group value ?

  The SAP error message 5K147 - Invalid designated group value typically occurs in the context of SAP's materials management or sales and distribution modules, particularly when dealing with master data or transaction data related to groups of materials or customers.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system has encountered a designated group value that is not valid. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Group Value: The group value entered does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the group value.
  
  Configuration Issues: The group may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the designated group.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Group Value: Check the designated group value you are trying to