How To Fix W5017 - Parameter for release group FGR missing from your user master record

W5017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Parameter for release group FGR missing from your user master record

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the parameter ID <LB>FGR</> and the desired value:
<DS:TRAN.SU2>Perform function</>

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W5017 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W5017 - Parameter for release group FGR missing from your user master record
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a user tries to perform an action or access a function in SAP that requires a specific release group parameter (FGR) in their user master record (SU01), but this parameter is missing.
  
  Release groups (FGR) are used in SAP to control access to certain functions or transactions based on user authorizations.
  The system checks if the user has the required release group parameter assigned.
  If the parameter is missing, the system issues this warning to indicate that the user might not have the necessary authorization or configuration to proceed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the User Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction SU01.
  Enter the user ID and display/change the user master record.
  Navigate to the Parameters tab.
  
  
  
  Add the Required Parameter:
  
  Add the parameter FGR with the appropriate value (release group code) that is required for the transaction or function.
  The value depends on the