How To Fix EM081 - Server &1 is not available. Maintain your user parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Server &1 is not available. Maintain your user parameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM081 - Server &1 is not available. Maintain your user parameter ?

  The SAP error message EM081, which states "Server &1 is not available. Maintain your user parameter," typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to connect to the specified application server. This can happen for various reasons, and the error is often related to user parameters or system configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Server Unavailability: The specified application server may be down or not reachable due to network issues.
  User Parameters: The user parameters for the SAP user profile may not be set correctly, particularly the parameter for the application server.
  Load Balancing Issues: If the system is using load balancing, the server might not be included in the load balancing configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server.
  Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the system configuration or server settings may have affected the availability of the server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Server Status: Verify if the application server is up and running. You can do this by checking the SAP system status or contacting your system administrator.
  Maintain User Parameters:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on "Change."
  Navigate to the "Parameters" tab.
  Check if the parameter RFC or SAPGUI is set correctly. You may need to set the parameter for the application server you want to connect to.
  
  
  Use Load Balancing: If your system uses load balancing, ensure that your user profile is set to connect to the load balancer rather than a specific server.
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the server.
  Contact System Administrator: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation and resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM51: To view the list of application servers and their status.
  SMLG: To check the load balancing configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for user parameter settings and server configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EM081 error in your SAP environment.