How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP009 - User group &1&2&3 is still in use and cannot be deleted

/PLMB/UGRP_UGRP009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: User group &1&2&3 is still in use and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP009 - User group &1&2&3 is still in use and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP009 indicates that a user group you are trying to delete is still in use, which prevents its deletion. This typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete a user group that is still associated with one or more users, roles, or other objects in the system. The user group must be completely unassigned from all entities before it can be deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which users or roles are still assigned to the user group. You can do this by navigating to the user group management transaction (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance or PFCG for role maintenance) and reviewing the assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  For each user or role that is associated with the user group, remove the user group assignment. This can be done in the user maintenance screen (SU01)