How To Fix /SCMB/TG_NACH053 - Trigger group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TG_NACH -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Trigger group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TG_NACH053 - Trigger group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TG_NACH053 Trigger group &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to access a trigger group that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Trigger Group: The trigger group specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the trigger group name or the trigger group not being created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The trigger group may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the trigger group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Trigger Group Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMB/TG or similar) to check if the trigger group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the name in the configuration or program that is calling it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Trigger Group:
  
  If the trigger group is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction code or configuration path in SAP SCM.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the trigger group to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the trigger group is activated and available for use.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the trigger group was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the trigger group is included in the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on trigger groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing trigger groups in SAP SCM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify trigger groups in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.