How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP039 - To delete this user group, first remove all assignments to contexts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: To delete this user group, first remove all assignments to contexts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP039 - To delete this user group, first remove all assignments to contexts ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP039 indicates that you are trying to delete a user group, but there are existing assignments to contexts that prevent the deletion. This is a common issue when managing user groups in SAP, particularly in the context of user management and authorization.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the user group you are attempting to delete has active assignments to one or more contexts. In SAP, contexts can refer to various settings or configurations where the user group is utilized, such as roles, authorizations, or specific applications. Until all these assignments are removed, the system will not allow the deletion of the user group.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assignments: Determine where the user group is currently assigned. You can do this by checking the relevant contexts in which the user group is used. This may involve looking into:
  
  User roles
  Authorization objects
  Specific applications or modules
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments: Once you have identified the contexts where the user group is assigned, you need to remove these assignments. This can typically be done through the following transactions:
  
  PFCG: For roles and authorizations, use transaction PFCG to modify the roles and remove the user group from the relevant roles.
  SU01: If the user group is assigned to specific users, you can use transaction SU01 to modify user profiles and remove the user group from the user assignments.
  
  
  
  Delete the User Group: After all assignments have been removed, you can proceed to delete the user group. This can usually be done through the relevant transaction for managing user groups, such as /PLMB/UGRP or similar.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts to understand how user groups and contexts work.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and others that may be involved in user group management.
  Authorization Checks: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify roles and user groups, as insufficient permissions can also lead to issues when trying to make changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the user group in SAP.