How To Fix XR068 - Account group &1 does not exist; check role category assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XR - CRM Business Partner Data Exchange

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Account group &1 does not exist; check role category assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XR068 - Account group &1 does not exist; check role category assignment ?

  The SAP error message XR068 indicates that there is an issue with the account group specified in the system. The message states: "Account group &1 does not exist; check role category assignment." This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when trying to create or manage master data, such as customer or vendor accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Account Group: The account group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the account group has not been created.
  Role Category Assignment: The role category assigned to the user or the transaction may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to access the specified account group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to account groups, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group:
  
  Verify that the account group specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the account groups under the appropriate module (FI or CO).
  If the account group does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the entry in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Role Category Assignment:
  
  Check the role category assignment for the user or the transaction. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the account group.
  You can do this by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to account groups in the Financial Accounting or Controlling module. Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  You can also check the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO under the Financial Accounting or Controlling sections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the account group settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SU01: User Maintenance to check user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.