How To Fix IG201 - Define a permit group

IG201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IG - Permits (Maintenance of Master Data, Classification)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Define a permit group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IG201 - Define a permit group ?

  The SAP error message IG201 "Define a permit group" typically occurs in the context of SAP Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or when dealing with authorization management in SAP systems. This error indicates that a permit group has not been defined in the system, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A permit group has not been created or configured in the system.
  The system is trying to access a permit group that does not exist or is not properly defined.
  There may be missing configuration settings in the relevant module (like EHS).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IG201 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Permit Group:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Go to Logistics -> Environmental Management -> Permit Management -> Define Permit Groups.
  Create a new permit group by entering the necessary details and saving your changes.
  
  
  
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