How To Fix CRM_UIU_DQAF020 - Validation group &1 does not exist, please use the Input Help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UIU_DQAF - Message for DQA UI

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Validation group &1 does not exist, please use the Input Help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UIU_DQAF020 - Validation group &1 does not exist, please use the Input Help ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UIU_DQAF020 indicates that a validation group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when a user tries to access or use a validation group that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Validation Group: The validation group specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The validation group may not have been set up correctly in the customizing settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect validation group name or ID.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the validation group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validation Group:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where validation groups are defined.
  Verify if the validation group you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Use Input Help:
  
  The error message suggests using the input help (F4) to select a valid validation group. This can help you find the correct group that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the validation group should exist but does not, check the configuration settings to ensure that it has been set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the validation group. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on validation groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary objects to check the underlying tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the non-existent validation group in SAP CRM.