How To Fix IQ020 - Authorization group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQ -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Authorization group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IQ020 - Authorization group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IQ020, which states "Authorization group &1 does not exist," typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or perform an action that requires authorization for a specific authorization group that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Group: The specified authorization group (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The authorization group may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access the specified authorization group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Group:
  
  Verify if the authorization group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code SE54 for authorization groups).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code SE54 or through the appropriate configuration path.
  
  
  
  Create Authorization Group:
  
  If the authorization group is missing, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  Go to transaction SE54.
  Enter the name of the authorization group you want to create.
  Define the necessary properties and save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Authorization to User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for the specified authorization group.
  You can check user roles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Review the authorization objects associated with the authorization group to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes or if you are unsure about the correct configuration, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE54: Authorization Group Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be linked to the authorization group in question.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization groups and user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IQ020 error and ensure that the necessary authorization group is correctly configured and assigned.