How To Fix CM_SUB_INFOSYS006 - The group tree of the group type &1 contains no groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_INFOSYS - Substance information system

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The group tree of the group type &1 contains no groups

System Response

The group tree cannot be displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the assignment of the field GRPID in the tables TCGGRP and
TCGGRPTREE as well as the assignment of the group type specified for
field GRPTYP in the table TCGGRPTREE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_INFOSYS006 - The group tree of the group type &1 contains no groups ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_INFOSYS006 indicates that the group tree for a specified group type does not contain any groups. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in the context of managing information systems, such as in the SAP Controlling (CO) module or other areas where grouping of data is necessary.
  Cause:
  
  No Groups Defined: The most common cause is that there are simply no groups defined for the specified group type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the group type may not have been set up correctly, leading to an empty group tree.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the groups, which can lead to the perception that no groups exist.
  Data Deletion: Groups may have been deleted or not created due to a data migration or system upgrade.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Definitions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if groups for the specified group type have been defined.
  If no groups exist, create the necessary groups.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the group type is correct. This may involve checking settings in the relevant modules (e.g., CO, MM, etc.) to ensure that the group type is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the groups. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up and manage groups for the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage groups (e.g., OKEQ for controlling area settings).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.