How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP036 - User group &1&2&3 is already assigned

/PLMB/UGRP_UGRP036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: User group &1&2&3 is already assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP036 - User group &1&2&3 is already assigned ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP036 indicates that a user group you are trying to assign is already assigned to another entity or user in the system. This typically occurs in the context of user group management within SAP, particularly in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The user group you are trying to assign is already linked to another user or entity, which prevents it from being assigned again.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the assignment of user groups to multiple users or entities.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and allowing multiple assignments could lead to conflicts or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the user group is already assigned to another user or role.
  Review the user group assignments in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment: 
  
  If the user group is