How To Fix COM_DML_ENGINE037 - Group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_ENGINE - MDF Processing Layer

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE037 - Group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "COM_DML_ENGINE037 Group & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a group (such as a user group, authorization group, or similar entity) that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, configuration, or when executing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Group: The specified group name is incorrect or has not been created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the group.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the group is referenced.
  Data Inconsistency: The group might have been deleted or not properly set up in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Group Existence:
  
  Check if the group exists in the relevant configuration or master data tables. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the group in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Create the Group:
  
  If the group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing settings).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings where the group is referenced. Ensure that the correct group name is being used and that it matches the existing groups in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the group. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, SPRO, and SU53.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Groups: Understand the context of user groups, authorization groups, or any other relevant grouping mechanism in your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.