How To Fix AQ940 - Specify a user group

AQ940 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 940

• Message text: Specify a user group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ940 - Specify a user group ?

  The SAP error message AQ940, which states "Specify a user group," typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization settings within the SAP system. This error indicates that a user group needs to be specified for a particular action or configuration, often related to user roles or authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Group: The most common cause of this error is that the user group field is left blank when it is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of user roles or authorizations that require a user group to be defined.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Certain transactions or processes in SAP may require a user group to be specified as part of their parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a User Group: When prompted with this error, ensure that you fill in the user group field with a valid user group. You can usually find existing user groups