How To Fix BGRFC401 - Scheduler runs on a server other than &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Scheduler runs on a server other than &1

What causes this issue?

You can debug the scheduler only on the same server as the scheduler.

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?

Log on to the correct server; use the same user as the scheduler.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC401 - Scheduler runs on a server other than &1 ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC401 indicates that the background RFC (BGRFC) scheduler is running on a different server than the one specified in the error message. This can lead to issues with the processing of background RFC calls, as the scheduler needs to be on the same server to manage the requests properly.
  Cause:
  
  Server Configuration: The BGRFC scheduler is configured to run on a specific application server, but the request is being processed on a different server.
  Load Balancing: In a distributed environment, load balancing might direct requests to different servers, causing a mismatch.
  Network Issues: Network problems or misconfigurations can lead to the scheduler not being reachable from the server where the request is being processed.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP system configuration for BGRFC.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BGRFC Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SM58 to check the status of the BGRFC queues and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Verify the settings in transaction SMQR (RFC Queue Management) to ensure that the queues are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Restart the BGRFC Scheduler:
  
  You can restart the BGRFC scheduler on the server where the error is occurring. This can be done using transaction SM51 to check the active servers and then using SMQS to manage the queues.
  
  
  
  Adjust Load Balancing:
  
  If load balancing is causing the issue, consider adjusting the configuration to ensure that requests are directed to the correct server where the BGRFC scheduler is running.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate server configurations, network settings, and other underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC: Background RFC is a mechanism in SAP that allows for asynchronous processing of requests in the background, improving performance and reliability.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM58: To monitor and manage asynchronous RFC calls.
  SMQR: To manage the RFC queues.
  SM51: To view active application servers.
  SMQS: To manage BGRFC queues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on BGRFC and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BGRFC401 error and ensure that the BGRFC scheduler is functioning correctly within your SAP environment.