How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP027 - User group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: User group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP027 - User group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP027 indicates that the user group specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of user group management within the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent User Group: The user group you are trying to access or assign does not exist in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user group name or ID you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the user group.
  Data Deletion: The user group may have been deleted or not created yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU03 (User Groups) and check if the user group exists.
  You can also use transaction PFCG to check roles and authorizations related to user groups.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify the user group name or ID for any spelling mistakes or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Create User Group:
  
  If the user group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the user group management area of the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on user group management and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU03: User Groups
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Group Management: Familiarize yourself with how user groups are managed in SAP, including creation, modification, and deletion processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.