How To Fix FSH_ARUN_MSG227 - External group &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_ARUN_MSG - ARUN Message Class

• Message number: 227

• Message text: External group &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_ARUN_MSG227 - External group &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message FSH_ARUN_MSG227 indicates that an external group specified in your configuration or transaction is not found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Services (FS) module, particularly when dealing with external group assignments or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external group you are trying to reference has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Group Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the external group identifier you are using.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external group.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the external group may not have been included in the migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where external groups are defined (e.g., in the Financial Services module).
  Ensure that the external group you are trying to use is properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Group Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the external group in your transaction or configuration to ensure it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the external group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data, including external groups, was migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing external groups in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your specific SAP setup, you may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.