MEQ001 - Error implementing selection (query) (user group does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEQ - Message Class for ABAP QUERY (ME)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error implementing selection (query) (user group does not exist)

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred during document selection because the
<DS:GLOS.3526B463AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>user group</> necessary for
the selection does not exist in the system.

System Response

The system has terminated the operation.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_SYSTEMVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE NA_SAP_HOTLINE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEQ001 - Error implementing selection (query) (user group does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message MEQ001, which states "Error implementing selection (query) (user group does not exist)," typically occurs in the context of using queries or reports in SAP, particularly when the system is trying to access a user group that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent User Group: The user group specified in the query or report does not exist in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified user group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the query or report settings that references an invalid or deleted user group.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from another system, the user group may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code SU01 or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify Query/Report:
  
  If the user group is not needed, modify the query or report to remove the reference to the non-existent user group.
  You can do this by accessing the query via transaction code SQ01 (SAP Query) and adjusting the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group. This can be checked in the user profile or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including user groups, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific query or report you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SQ01: SAP Query
  SQ02: InfoSet
  SQ03: User Groups
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message MEQ001.
  
  
  User Groups: User groups in SAP are used to manage authorizations and access to queries and reports. Ensure that user groups are properly defined and maintained in your SAP environment.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.