How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP008 - User group &1&2&3 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User group &1&2&3 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP008 - User group &1&2&3 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP008 indicates that a user group cannot be deleted due to certain constraints or dependencies associated with it. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The user group may still have active assignments to users, roles, or other objects within the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the user group from other configurations or settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the group may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  System Locks: The user group might be locked or in use by another process or transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Review the user group to see if there are any users or roles assigned to it. You can do this by navigating to the user group management area in SAP and checking for any active assignments.
  If there are users assigned, you will need to remove them from the user group before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or references to the user group in other configurations. This may include checking for any linked roles or profiles that reference the user group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete user groups. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if needed.
  
  
  
  Unlock the User Group:
  
  If the user group is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait until the process that is using it is completed before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user assignments and roles associated with the user group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user group management and deletion processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to user group management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and context of the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.