How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP025 - User group &1&2&3 cannot be removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 025

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP025 - User group &1&2&3 cannot be removed ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP025 indicates that a user group cannot be removed 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 or roles. If users are still linked to the group, it cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or configurations that depend on this user group, preventing its removal.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the group may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Locks: The user group might be locked by another process or user, preventing modifications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the user group management area in SAP and check if there are any users assigned to the group. If there are, you will need to remove those users from the group before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any roles, profiles, or other configurations that reference the user group. You may need to update or remove these dependencies first.
  
  
  
  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 Group:
  
  If the user group is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it to request the release.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user assignments and roles related to the user group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation regarding user group management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.