How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP003 - User group &1&2&3 already exists or you do not have create authorization

/PLMB/UGRP_UGRP003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User group &1&2&3 already exists or you do not have create authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP003 - User group &1&2&3 already exists or you do not have create authorization ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP003 indicates that there is an issue related to user group creation in the SAP system. This error can occur for a couple of reasons:
  Causes:
  
  User Group Already Exists: The user group you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP does not allow the creation of duplicate user groups.
  Lack of Authorization: The user account you are using does not have the necessary authorization to create user groups. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to your user profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing User Group:
  
  Before attempting to create a new user group, check if the user group already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user management) and searching for the user group.
  If the user group exists, you may want to use it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related