How To Fix 65636 - Security class cannot be deleted because group cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Security class cannot be deleted because group cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The security class cannot be archived because the security group cannot
be archived. This is due to one of the following reasons:
The security class group contains a non-archivable security class.
The security class group is incomplete.
The end of the residence period for the security group is not reached.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65636 - Security class cannot be deleted because group cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 65636, which states "Security class cannot be deleted because group cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a security class that is still associated with one or more authorization groups. This is a common issue in SAP systems when managing security and authorization objects.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Authorization Groups: The security class you are trying to delete is linked to one or more authorization groups that are still in use or have not been deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the security class in other objects or configurations within the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Authorization Groups:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check the security class and see which authorization groups are linked to it.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU24 to view the authorization objects and their associated groups.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Authorization Groups:
  
  If you find that there are authorization groups linked to the security class, you will need to either delete those groups (if they are no longer needed) or modify them to remove the association with the security class.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization groups.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the security class in other roles or authorization objects. You may need to review roles assigned to users or other configurations.
  
  
  
  Delete the Security Class:
  
  Once you have removed all associations and dependencies, you can attempt to delete the security class again using transaction SU21.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorization objects, roles, and profiles work in SAP is crucial for managing security effectively.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: Manage authorization objects and security classes.
  PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  SU24: Check authorization objects linked to transactions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and security classes.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your configurations before making changes to security settings.
  Test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  Regularly review and clean up unused authorization groups and security classes to maintain a tidy security landscape.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the security class in question.