How To Fix R1072 - Authorization group is already being used by business partners

R1072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Authorization group is already being used by business partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1072 - Authorization group is already being used by business partners ?

  The SAP error message R1072, which states "Authorization group is already being used by business partners," typically occurs when you attempt to assign an authorization group to a business partner that is already assigned to another business partner. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of managing business partner data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  The authorization group you are trying to assign is already linked to one or more existing business partners.
  SAP enforces unique assignments of authorization groups to ensure proper access control and security measures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to check which business partners are currently assigned to the authorization group in question.
  Navigate to the relevant business partner and check the authorization group field to see if it is already in use.
  
  
  
  Change Authorization Group:
  
  If the authorization group is already in use, consider assigning a