How To Fix RFM_GROUP_RULE009 - No authorization to create grouping rule

RFM_GROUP_RULE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_GROUP_RULE - Message Class For Group Rule Maintenance

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization to create grouping rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_GROUP_RULE009 - No authorization to create grouping rule ?

  The SAP error message RFM_GROUP_RULE009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a grouping rule in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's financial or logistics modules where grouping rules are used for various purposes, such as grouping invoices or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions assigned to create or modify grouping rules in the relevant SAP application area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned