How To Fix AU111 - Server group & cannot be used

AU111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Server group & cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You tried to distribute processing to several work processes via the
server group &V1&.
Processing was terminated, either because fewer than two work processes
are available or because connection to at least half of the work
processes was unsuccessful.

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?

Please check the server group to see if the specified servers are
active and have at least two work processes available for parallel
processing. You should also check the connection to these servers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU111 - Details

• The SAP error message AU111 indicates that a server group cannot be used, which typically arises in the context of SAP's application server configuration. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of AU111 Error
  
  
  Server Group 
  Configuration Issues: The server group may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the server group definition.
  
  
  Inactive Server Instances: If all the application servers in the server group are down or inactive, the server group will not be usable.
  
  
  Network Issues: Network connectivity problems can prevent the application server from communicating with the server group.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  
  
  System Maintenance: The server group may be undergoing maintenance or updates, making it temporarily unavailable.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLG to check the configuration of the server