How To Fix CRM_BSP_LAYOUT057 - Group type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BSP_LAYOUT - Error Messages for CL_CRM_STRUCTUREEDIT_LAYOUT

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Group type &1 is not valid

What causes this issue?

Group type &1 is not valid.

System Response

Processing of field groups was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the field groups table correspondingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BSP_LAYOUT057 - Group type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BSP_LAYOUT057 indicates that there is an issue with the group type specified in the context of a Business Server Page (BSP) application, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. The error message states that the group type specified (denoted by &1) is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Group Type: The group type specified in the BSP application or configuration does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BSP application or the underlying CRM settings that leads to the system not being able to find the specified group type.
  Data Inconsistency: The group type may have been deleted or modified in a way that it is no longer valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified group type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Type: Verify the group type being used in the BSP application. Ensure that it is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  You can check this in the CRM customizing settings or by using transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings related to the BSP application and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  Check the BSP application settings in transaction SE80 or SE41.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If the group type was recently modified or deleted, ensure that all references to it are updated accordingly. You may need to restore the group type if it was deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the group type. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BSP application to trace where the error is being triggered. This may provide more insight into the root cause.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BSP application you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP Community forums or other SAP-related forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, SE80, SE41, and SU53 for troubleshooting and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_BSP_LAYOUT057 error message.