How To Fix USMDZ3276 - &1 &2 Group name &3 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 276

• Message text: &1 &2 Group name &3 is invalid

What causes this issue?

You want to create a group with the name &v3&. However, this name is
invalid.

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?

Use a valid group name:
Group names can have a maximum of 10 characters/digits, with a suffix of
up to 4 characters/digits, if required. The suffix and actual group name
are always separated by a period (.).
Valid characters in group names:
Letters (but no diacritic marks or special characters)
Digits
Underscores ("_")
Hyphens ("-")
Invalid group names and characters in group names:
Spaces
Diacritic marks and special characters
"NOT"
"AND"
"NAND"
"OR"
"NOR"
"TRUE"
"T"
"FALSE"
"F"

Procedure for System Administrators

How can this happen?

Examples of valid group names:
<GO><LB>KNDGRP_A</></>
<LB>GROUP_123</>
<LB>GR-1234.ABC</>
<LB>GROUP-T</>
Examples of invalid group names:
<LB>T</> >> invalid name
<LB>GROUP T</> >> invalid space
<LB>L&D</> >> invalid special character
<LB>CUSTOMERGROUP-12345</> >> name too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3276 - &1 &2 Group name &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3276 indicates that there is an issue with the group name specified in a certain context, typically related to Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar functionalities. The error message format suggests that the group name provided is not valid, which can occur for several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Group Name: The group name specified in the transaction or process does not exist in the system or is incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the specified group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the MDG settings or the relevant application area that is causing the group name to be unrecognized.
  Data Consistency: The group name might have been deleted or modified in a way that makes it no longer valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Name: Verify that the group name you are using is correct. Ensure that it exists in the system and is spelled correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the group. You may need to check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the MDG or relevant application area to ensure that the group is properly defined and active.
  Data Consistency Check: If the group name was recently modified or deleted, check the data consistency and restore the group if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or modify group settings (e.g., MDG-related transactions).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.