How To Fix CM_SUB_INFOSYS008 - Group type &1 is not available

CM_SUB_INFOSYS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_INFOSYS - Substance information system

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Group type &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

The group type specified is unknown in the system.

System Response

The group tree cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Call the group tree for a group type that exists.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check field GRPTYP in the table TCGGRPTY.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_INFOSYS008 - Group type &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_INFOSYS008 indicates that a specific group type (denoted as &1) is not available in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's configuration management or when dealing with information systems, particularly in the areas of data management or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The group type specified in the error message may not have been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Group Type: The group type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction or program that is being executed.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if changes were transported from another system, the group type may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified group type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the