How To Fix HRCCE_BIW004 - Parallel processing: Server group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCCE_BIW -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Parallel processing: Server group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Server group does not exist.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the server group under "Tools -> Administration ->
Administration -> Network -> RFC destinations -> RFC -> RFC groups"
(transaction RZ12).

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCCE_BIW004 - Parallel processing: Server group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRCCE_BIW004 indicates that there is an issue with parallel processing in the context of a server group that does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HR (Human Resources) when trying to execute a process that requires a specific server group for parallel processing.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Server Group: The specified server group in the configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or a typo in the server group name.
  Deleted or Inactive Server Group: The server group may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server group.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the SAP system, particularly in relation to parallel processing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ12 (or RZ20) to check the configuration of server groups.
  Verify that the server group specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Server Group:
  
  If the server group does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it has been deleted or deactivated, consider reactivating it or creating a new one with the required settings.
  
  
  
  Review Process Configuration:
  
  Check the process or job that is triggering the error to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the appropriate server group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RZ12 (for managing server groups), SM37 (for monitoring jobs), and SM21 (for system logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to parallel processing and server group configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRCCE_BIW004 error in your SAP system.