A fastening element for a hard constructional component (6) includes a base body (12; 22; 42) extending along a longitudinal axis (19; 29; 49), a self-tapping thread (13; 23; 43) provided, at least regionwise, on the base body (12; 22; 42) and a height of which extends radially outwardly from the outer surface (18, 28, 48) of the base body (12; 22; 42), and at least one groove (16, 26, 45, 46, 47) provided on the base body (12; 22; 42) and a depth (T1, T2) of which extends radially inwardly from the outer surface (18; 28; 48) of the base body (12; 22; 42) and which is axially spaced from the self-tapping thread (13; 23; 43).