How To Fix SIG636 - Invalid authorization group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Invalid authorization group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG636 - Invalid authorization group &1 ?

  The SAP error message SIG636 "Invalid authorization group &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or object that is restricted by an authorization group, and the specified authorization group is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Authorization Group: The authorization group specified in the transaction or object does not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified authorization group.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the authorization group is not properly assigned to the relevant objects or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Group:
  
  Verify that the authorization group specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to check if the authorization group exists.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user's authorization profile to