How To Fix /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES060 - Not possible to (uniquely) determine user group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Not possible to (uniquely) determine user group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES060 - Not possible to (uniquely) determine user group ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES060 indicates that the system is unable to uniquely determine the user group for a specific user or transaction. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to assign a user to a group or when performing actions that require user group identification.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple User Groups: The user may belong to multiple user groups, and the system cannot determine which one to use for the operation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of user groups or roles in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required user group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the user master data or user group definitions in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Group Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user’s group assignments. Ensure that the user is assigned to a single, appropriate user group for the operation being performed.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the roles are correctly configured and that they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of user groups in the system. Ensure that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to ambiguity in user group determination.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required user group. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on user master data. You can use transaction SU10 to manage users in bulk and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to user groups and authorization management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Group Management: Familiarize yourself with how user groups are managed in SAP, including the implications of having multiple groups assigned to a single user.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.