How To Fix NJIT_MSG883 - Selected group(s) are still in use; cannot be deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NJIT_MSG - NJIT Inbound message class

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Selected group(s) are still in use; cannot be deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NJIT_MSG883 - Selected group(s) are still in use; cannot be deactivated ?

  The SAP error message NJIT_MSG883 indicates that you are trying to deactivate a group (or groups) that is still in use within the system. This typically occurs in the context of managing user groups, roles, or other organizational units in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The group you are attempting to deactivate is currently assigned to users, roles, or other entities that are actively using it.
  There may be ongoing processes or transactions that reference the group.
  The group might be linked to certain configurations or settings that prevent deactivation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Verify if the group is assigned to any users or roles. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user management) and checking the assignments.
  Use transaction codes like SUIM (User Information System) to find users assigned to the group.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you find that users or roles are assigned to the group, you will need to remove these assignments before you can deactivate the group.
  Go to the user or role management transactions and remove the group from the relevant entities.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Processes:
  
  Ensure that there are no active processes or transactions that are using the group. This may involve checking background jobs or workflows that might be referencing the group.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or configurations that are linked to the group. This could include settings in other modules or custom developments.
  
  
  
  Retry Deactivation:
  
  Once you have ensured that the group is no longer in use, attempt to deactivate it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SUIM (User Information System)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user and role management, as well as best practices for managing groups.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for assistance, as they may have additional tools or insights into the system's configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and successfully deactivate the group in question.