How To Fix G00455 - Action not allowed, as &1 serves as an initial group

G00455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Action not allowed, as &1 serves as an initial group

What causes this issue?

This action is not possible with a limited hierarchy display, as you
initially selected group &V1& in the global parameters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00455 - Action not allowed, as &1 serves as an initial group ?

  The SAP error message G00455 ("Action not allowed, as &1 serves as an initial group") typically occurs in the context of group management, particularly when dealing with authorization groups or user groups in SAP. This error indicates that the action you are trying to perform is not permitted because the specified group (represented by &1) is designated as an initial group, which has specific restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Initial Group Restriction: The group you are trying to modify or delete is defined as an initial group in the system. Initial groups often have special roles or permissions and cannot be altered in certain ways.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the initial group.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to initial groups to maintain integrity and security.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Status: Verify if the group you are trying to modify is indeed marked as an