How To Fix PWWW116 - User group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 116

• Message text: User group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW116 - User group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PWWW116 indicates that the user group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when a user tries to access a function or transaction that requires a specific user group, but the group has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent User Group: The user group specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user group name when it was entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the user group.
  Configuration Issues: The user group may not have been created or may have been deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Group: Verify the user group name for any typographical errors. Ensure that the name is spelled correctly.
  Create User Group: If the user group does not exist, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Navigate to the "User Groups" section.
  Create a new user group if necessary.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: If the user group is part of a specific configuration or module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides to ensure that it has been set up correctly.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  User Groups: User groups are used in SAP to manage user authorizations and access to various functions within the system.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are correctly assigned to the user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PWWW116 error and ensure that the user group is correctly configured in your SAP system.