How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP029 - User &1 is not a member of this group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 029

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP029 - User &1 is not a member of this group ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP029 indicates that a user is trying to access a user group or perform an action related to a user group, but they are not a member of that group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where user groups are used to manage permissions and access rights.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Assigned: The user attempting to perform the action is not assigned to the specified user group.
  Group Membership Changes: The user may have been removed from the group or the group may have been modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the group or perform the action.
  Incorrect User Group: The user may be trying to access a user group that does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group Membership:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check if the user is indeed a member of the specified user group.
  If not, add the user to the appropriate user group.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify User Group Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the user group in the relevant transaction (e.g., /PLMB/UGRP) to ensure it is set up correctly and that the user group exists.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to user groups or roles, verify that these changes did not inadvertently affect the user's access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  /PLMB/UGRP - User Group Management (specific to PLM)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects that control access to user groups, such as S_USER_AUTH or specific PLM-related objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts to understand how user groups are managed within your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.