How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP028 - User group &1&2&3 is not a member of this group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: User group &1&2&3 is not a member of this group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP028 - User group &1&2&3 is not a member of this group ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP028 indicates that a user group specified in the system is not a member of the group it is trying to access or perform an action on. This typically occurs in the context of user group management, particularly in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  User Group Membership: The user group specified in the error message is not correctly assigned to the group it is trying to access. This could be due to:
  
  The user group not being added to the relevant group.
  The user group being deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in user group management.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified user group.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the user group name or ID being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group Membership:
  
  Go to the user group management transaction (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance or SU02 for role maintenance).
  Verify that the user group in question is indeed a member of the group it is trying to access.
  If it is not, add the user group to the appropriate group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the user group name or ID for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the correct user group is being referenced in the transaction or process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to user group management in PLM for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, SU02, PFCG, and others related to user and role management.
  User Group Configuration: Understand how user groups are configured in your SAP system and the implications of changes made to user group memberships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP028 error message.