How To Fix STGR149 - Group types do not match

STGR149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Group types do not match

What causes this issue?

The plant that you tried to assign or reassign does not belong to the
same group type as the target reference plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the target reference plant, or refresh your display if you work
with several group types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STGR149 - Group types do not match ?

  The SAP error message STGR149, which states "Group types do not match," typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with authorization groups or roles. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected group type and the actual group type being used in a particular operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Group Types: The most common cause of this error is that the authorization group or role being assigned or referenced does not match the expected type. For example, if a user is trying to assign a role that is meant for a different type of object (like a different module or application), this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the authorization management settings, where the group types have not been properly defined or aligned.
  Transport Issues: If changes have been transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be