How To Fix MW807 - Parallel processing is not possible if server group is not specified

MW807 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Parallel processing is not possible if server group is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW807 - Parallel processing is not possible if server group is not specified ?

  The SAP error message MW807 indicates that parallel processing cannot be executed because a server group has not been specified. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a background job or a parallel processing task is being initiated without defining the appropriate server group.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to execute a task that requires parallel processing capabilities, but the necessary configuration for a server group is missing. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  When using transaction codes that involve parallel processing (e.g., background jobs, data transfers).
  When the job is set to run in parallel but the server group is not defined in the job settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW807 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define a Server Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM61 (Define Server Groups).
  Create or modify a server group that includes the application servers you want to use for parallel