How To Fix GB054 - Authorization group & is not used for validations

GB054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

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

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GB054 - Details

• The SAP error message GB054 indicates that the specified authorization group is not being used for validations in the context of the transaction or process you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in scenarios where authorization checks are performed, and the system cannot find the relevant authorization group for the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Group Not Assigned: The authorization group specified in the transaction or configuration is not assigned to any relevant objects (like tables, programs, or transactions).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the authorization group may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not recognizing it for validation purposes.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified authorization group.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly configured to recognize the authorization group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Group Assignment:
  
  Verify that the authorization group is correctly assigned to the relevant objects