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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 section where group types are defined.
  Verify if the group type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Group Type:
  
  Ensure that the group type being used in the transaction is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the group type. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CM_SUB_INFOSYS008 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues reported by other users, as they may provide insights or solutions that worked for them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.