How To Fix KW852 - Creating groups is blocked by user &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Creating groups is blocked by user &.

What causes this issue?

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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW852 - Creating groups is blocked by user &. ?

  The SAP error message KW852, which states "Creating groups is blocked by user &," typically indicates that the user attempting to create groups in the SAP system is restricted from doing so due to specific user settings or authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create groups in the SAP system. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  User Lock: The user might be locked or blocked from performing certain actions, including creating groups.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict group creation for certain users or user types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create groups.
  You can use transaction code SU01 to check and modify user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Unlock User:
  
  If the user is locked, you can unlock the user account using transaction code SU01 or SU10 (for mass changes).
  Ensure that the user is not blocked in the user management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change user roles or unlock accounts, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. They can provide insights into the user's authorization profile and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings in the SAP system that might be preventing group creation. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant module (e.g., SAP BW, SAP CRM) where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the KW852 error for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Groups: Understand the concept of user groups and how they relate to authorizations in SAP, as this can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KW852 error and implement a solution to resolve it.