How To Fix BGRFC351 - Server group &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Server group &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified server group is not defined.

System Response

The data is not saved to the database.

How to fix this error?

Use the F4 help to select an available server group or create the
required server group in transaction RZ12.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC351 - Server group &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC351 indicates that the server group specified in the configuration is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of background RFC (Remote Function Call) processing, particularly when using the Background RFC (BGRFC) framework.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Server Group: The server group referenced in the BGRFC configuration does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BGRFC settings or the server group might not have been created properly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the server group may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check if the server group is defined.
  Navigate to Transaction SM61 (BGRFC Server Groups) to see if the server group exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Server Group:
  
  If the server group does not exist, you can create it in SM61.
  Ensure that the server group is correctly configured with the appropriate servers.
  
  
  
  Check BGRFC Configuration:
  
  Review the BGRFC configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the defined server group.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included the server group definition.
  If necessary, manually create the server group in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify BGRFC settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC Overview: Background RFC is used for asynchronous processing in SAP systems, allowing for better performance and load distribution.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SM61: Manage BGRFC server groups.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs and check for any related errors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BGRFC and server group configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.