How To Fix SU2X025 - You need to specify the reference field for group maintenance

SU2X025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SU2X - Messages for Authorization Default Value Maintenance

• Message number: 025

• Message text: You need to specify the reference field for group maintenance

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SU2X025 - Details

• The SAP error message SU2X025, which states "You need to specify the reference field for group maintenance," typically occurs in the context of user and authorization management within the SAP system, particularly when using transaction codes related to user groups or mass changes.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to perform group maintenance for users or roles without specifying a reference field. The reference field is necessary for the system to understand which specific attribute or criteria you are using to group the users or roles for maintenance. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to change user authorizations in bulk without defining the criteria for selection.
  Not providing a reference field when trying to create or modify user groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you specify the required reference field when performing group maintenance. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Reference Field: Determine which reference