How To Fix ESH_FED_MSG022 - Server group &1 for parallelization is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FED_MSG - Search Federation

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Server group &1 for parallelization is not valid

What causes this issue?

The configured server group is not valid and cannot be used for search
parallelization.

System Response

The parallelization cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Check the group in RZ12. It needs to have at least one application
server. The type of the group needs to be "Server Group" not "Logon
Group".
Enter this group in the Enterprise Search -> Federation customizing.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG022 - Server group &1 for parallelization is not valid ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG022 indicates that there is an issue with the server group configuration for parallel processing in the context of SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH). This error typically arises when the specified server group for parallelization is either not defined correctly or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Server Group: The server group specified in the configuration does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the server group in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server group.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to handle parallel processing correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and check the configuration of the server group.
  Ensure that the server group specified in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Server Group Existence:
  
  Use transaction SM51 to check the list of application servers and ensure that the server group exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parallelization Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for SAP ESH and ensure that the server group for parallelization is set correctly.
  You can check the settings in transaction ESH_COCKPIT or related configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the search has the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  If changes are made to the server group configuration, consider restarting the relevant services or the entire system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed information on server group configurations and parallel processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_FED_MSG022 error message.