How To Fix GB053 - Authorization group & is not used for rules

GB053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Authorization group & is not used for rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB053 - Authorization group & is not used for rules ?

  The SAP error message GB053 indicates that an authorization group is not being used for the specified rules in the system. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks, particularly when dealing with authorization objects and roles in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Group Not Assigned: The authorization group specified in the error message is not assigned to any of the relevant rules or objects in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or the rules that are supposed to utilize the authorization group.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects that are supposed to be linked with the authorization group may not be properly defined or linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU21 for authorization objects) and verify if the authorization group is correctly assigned to the necessary rules or objects.
  Ensure that the authorization group is included in the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Role and Profile