How To Fix FSH_ARUN_MSG226 - External group &1 for grouping rule &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_ARUN_MSG - ARUN Message Class

• Message number: 226

• Message text: External group &1 for grouping rule &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_ARUN_MSG226 - External group &1 for grouping rule &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSH_ARUN_MSG226 indicates that there is an issue with an external group that is referenced in a grouping rule. Specifically, the message states that the external group specified (denoted as &1) for the grouping rule (denoted as &2) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent External Group: The external group you are trying to use in the grouping rule has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration error where the external group name is misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the grouping rule.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the external group may not have been included in the migration process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the external group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Group Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., FSH1 or similar) to check if the external group exists.
  If it does not exist, create the external group as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Grouping Rule Configuration:
  
  Review the grouping rule configuration to ensure that the external group is correctly referenced.
  Make sure there are no typos or incorrect identifiers.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the system has undergone data migration, ensure that all necessary external groups were migrated correctly.
  If any groups are missing, you may need to recreate them or adjust the grouping rules accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external group.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on grouping rules and external groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing external groups and grouping rules, such as FSH1 for creating external groups.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FSH_ARUN_MSG226 and ensure that your grouping rules are correctly configured.