How To Fix MK013 - Server group &1 does not exist; parallel processing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Server group &1 does not exist; parallel processing not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK013 - Server group &1 does not exist; parallel processing not possible ?

  The SAP error message MK013 indicates that the server group specified in the system does not exist, which prevents parallel processing from being executed. This error typically arises in the context of background processing or when attempting to execute a job that requires a specific server group.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Server Group: The server group referenced in the job or process does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The server group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the server group name specified in the job or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM61 (Define Server Groups) to verify if the server group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the job configuration to point to an existing server group.
  
  
  
  Correct Job Configuration:
  
  If you are running a background job, check the job definition in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Job) to ensure that the correct server group is specified.
  
  
  
  Create a New Server Group:
  
  If the server group is indeed missing, you can create a new server group in transaction SM61. Ensure that you configure it correctly with the necessary application servers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the server group. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on server groups and parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM61: Define Server Groups
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Job
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to server groups and parallel processing.
  
  
  Parallel Processing: Understand how parallel processing works in SAP and the role of server groups in distributing workload across multiple application servers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MK013 error and ensure that your SAP system can perform parallel processing as intended.