How To Fix L3170 - Group & not defined

L3170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Group & not defined

What causes this issue?

The entered <DS:GLOS.group>group</> has not been created in your
system.

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?

Select another group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3170 - Group & not defined ?

  The SAP error message L3170 ("Group & not defined") typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management when the system is unable to find a specific group that is referenced in a transaction or configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master, when processing inventory transactions, or when executing reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The group referenced in the transaction may not have been defined in the system. This could be a material group, storage group, or any other relevant grouping that the system expects to find.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like material master or vendor master) may reference a group that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), the transport may not have included the necessary definitions for the group.
  User Authorization: The user may