How To Fix BA358 - Invalid server group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Invalid server group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA358 - Invalid server group &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA358 "Invalid server group &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the server group configuration. This error indicates that the specified server group does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Server Group Name: The server group name specified in the configuration or query may be misspelled or does not match any existing server group in the system.
  Server Group Deletion: The server group may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the BW or BusinessObjects environment that prevent the server group from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the server group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Server Group Name: Check the server group name in the configuration and ensure it is spelled correctly and matches an existing server group.
  Check Server Group Existence: Go to the relevant configuration area (e.g., SAP BW or BusinessObjects) and verify that the server group exists and is active.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the server group. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Reconfigure Server Group: If the server group is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate or reconfigure it in the system.
  Check Transport Logs: If the server group was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to server group configuration for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or CMC (Central Management Console) for BusinessObjects to manage server groups.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.