How To Fix 69981 - External role group "&" not defined in table TZRG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 981

• Message text: External role group "&" not defined in table TZRG

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69981 - External role group "&" not defined in table TZRG ?

  The SAP error message 69981, which states "External role group '&' not defined in table TZRG," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use an external role group that has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during user authorization checks or when configuring roles and profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Role Group: The specified external role group does not exist in the system's table TZRG, which is used to store role group definitions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or role assignments.
  Transport Issues: If the role group was supposed to be transported from another system and the transport did not occur successfully, it may not be available in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Group Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check if the role group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference to the role group in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Create the Role Group:
  
  If the role group is indeed missing, you can create it using transaction PFCG:
  
  Navigate to the "Role" tab and create a new role group.
  Ensure that you define the necessary authorizations and assign the appropriate roles to this group.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the role group was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process trying to access the role group has the necessary authorizations to view or use it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to role management and authorization to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table TZRG: This table contains the definitions of role groups in SAP. You can view its contents using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.