How To Fix GB055 - Authorization group & is not used for substitutions

GB055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB055 - Authorization group & is not used for substitutions ?

  The SAP error message GB055 indicates that the specified authorization group is not used for substitutions. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's substitution functionality, which allows for the automatic replacement of certain values in documents or transactions based on predefined rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Group Not Defined: The authorization group specified in the substitution rule may not be defined or may not be linked to any relevant objects.
  Incorrect Configuration: The substitution configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the authorization group.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the substitution involving the specified authorization group.
  Inactive Substitution: The substitution rule may be inactive or not properly activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorization Group: Verify that the authorization group specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
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