How To Fix MI_MGMT057 - Authorization group is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Authorization group is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI_MGMT057 - Authorization group is not valid ?

  The SAP error message MI_MGMT057, which states "Authorization group is not valid," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires authorization for a specific authorization group, but the group specified is either not valid or not assigned correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Authorization Group: The authorization group specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to access the specified authorization group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or the relevant master data.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Group:
  
  Verify that the authorization group specified in the transaction or configuration is valid. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., TDDAT for authorization groups).
  
  
  
  Assign Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization group. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes access to the authorization group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the authorization group in the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD). Ensure that the authorization group is correctly assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master).
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the authorization group was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization groups for additional guidance on how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TDDAT: Authorization Groups
  USR04: User Authorization Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization groups and the specific error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.