Error
Error Code:
701
SAP S/4HANA Error 701: Usergroup Already Exists
Description
This error indicates an attempt to create a new user group with a name that is already in use within the SAP S/4HANA system. It typically occurs during user administration tasks, such as provisioning new access groups or updating security configurations, preventing the creation of duplicate entries.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_EXST_USERGROUP
Known Causes
3 known causesManual Duplicate Entry
An administrator manually entered a user group name during creation that already exists in the system's database.
Automated Provisioning Conflict
An automated script or external system attempted to create a user group with a name that conflicts with an existing entry in SAP S/4HANA.
Typographical Error
A slight misspelling or variation of an intended new user group name coincidentally matched an existing user group name.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Identify and Delete Duplicate Usergroup via SAP Transaction medium
Locates and removes an existing usergroup with the same name during creation or modification.
1
Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system with a user having appropriate administrative privileges (e.g., SAP_ALL, SAP_NEW).
2
Navigate to transaction code `SUGR` (User Groups).
3
In the 'User Group' field, enter the name of the usergroup that is causing the error. Click 'Display' or press Enter.
4
If the usergroup exists, you will see its details. To delete it, click the 'Delete' button (trash can icon).
5
Confirm the deletion when prompted. This action will remove the conflicting usergroup, allowing you to proceed with your intended operation (e.g., user creation, role assignment).
2. Correct Usergroup Name During Creation/Modification easy
Ensures a unique name is provided when creating or modifying a usergroup.
1
When attempting to create or modify a usergroup, carefully review the 'User Group' name you are entering.
2
If you receive error 701, it indicates that a usergroup with that exact name already exists in the system.
3
Choose a different, unique name for the usergroup. Consider adding a suffix or prefix to differentiate it from existing groups.
4
Re-attempt the creation or modification with the new, unique name.
3. Database Level Check and Cleanup (Advanced) advanced
Directly queries the SAP HANA database to identify and potentially remove the conflicting usergroup entry.
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Establish a connection to your SAP HANA database using a SQL client (e.g., SAP HANA Studio, DBVisualizer, or command-line tools like `hdbsql`). Ensure you have appropriate database privileges.
2
Execute the following SQL query to check for the existence of the usergroup in the relevant system table. Replace `'<USERGROUP_NAME>'` with the name causing the error.
SELECT * FROM "SAPABAP1"."USRGRPS" WHERE "AGR_NAME" = '<USERGROUP_NAME>';3
If the query returns a row, it confirms the usergroup exists at the database level. *Caution: Proceed with extreme care when deleting directly from the database.*
4
If you are certain the usergroup is orphaned or causing issues and SAP transaction `SUGR` is insufficient, you can consider deleting it. This should be a last resort and performed with thorough understanding of the implications.
DELETE FROM "SAPABAP1"."USRGRPS" WHERE "AGR_NAME" = '<USERGROUP_NAME>';5
After performing any database-level cleanup, it is highly recommended to restart the SAP S/4HANA application servers or relevant services to ensure all caches are refreshed.