How To Fix ESH_FED_MSG021 - Server group &1 for parallelization does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FED_MSG - Search Federation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Server group &1 for parallelization does not exist

What causes this issue?

The server group for parallelization does not exist.

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?

Check transaction RZ12 and choose an existing one or create it. Enter it
in the Enterprise Search Federation customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG021 - Server group &1 for parallelization does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG021 indicates that a server group for parallelization does not exist in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a search operation that requires a specific server group configuration, but it cannot find the defined server group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Server Group Configuration: The server group that is referenced in the search operation is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The server group may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check the service configuration.
  Ensure that the server group is defined in the system. You can check this in the SAP Gateway settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Server Group:
  
  If the server group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or through the relevant configuration transactions.
  Ensure that the server group is properly configured to handle the required parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Re-import the transport request if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the search has the necessary authorizations to access the server group. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific guidance related to the Enterprise Search and server group configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and server group configurations for best practices and setup guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.