How To Fix CRM_ACE_ADM004 - User Groups must be activated before activating Rights

CRM_ACE_ADM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ACE_ADM - CRM ACE Activation Tool Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User Groups must be activated before activating Rights

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ACE_ADM004 - User Groups must be activated before activating Rights ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ACE_ADM004 indicates that user groups must be activated before you can activate rights in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises in the context of authorization management, where user groups are essential for defining and managing user rights and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that user groups be activated before any rights can be assigned or activated. This is a prerequisite step in the configuration of authorization management in SAP CRM. If user groups are not activated, the system cannot proceed with the activation of rights, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate User Groups:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where user groups can be managed (usually in the CRM Authorization Management area).
  Check the status of the user groups you are working with. If they are not activated, activate them.
  Ensure that all necessary user groups