How To Fix AM128 - Person group & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Person group & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM128 - Person group & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AM128, which states "Person group & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of person groups in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid person group that corresponds to the specified input.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The person group specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Input: The person group code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the person group data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the person group may not have been included in the migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the person group is defined. This can typically be found under the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Person Groups.
  If the person group is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the person group in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and corresponds to an existing entry.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the person group data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including person groups, was migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring person groups and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAOA (for Asset Accounting configuration) or OX15 (for defining person groups) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AM128 error in your SAP system.