How To Fix PF013 - No servers found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PF - System parametrization messages in Computing Ctr Mgmt System

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No servers found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PF013 - No servers found ?

  The SAP error message PF013 "No servers found" typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or when trying to execute a job that requires a specific application server. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any available application servers to process the request.
  Causes:
  
  Server Availability: There may be no application servers available in the specified instance or the server group.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the application server or the instance may be incorrect, leading to the inability to connect to the server.
  Network Issues: Network problems may prevent the application from reaching the server.
  Load Balancing: If using a load balancer, it may not be routing requests correctly to the available servers.
  System Downtime: The application server may be down for maintenance or other reasons.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Server Status: Verify that the application servers are up and running. You can do this by checking the SAP system status in the SAP Management Console (SAP MMC) or using transaction codes like SM51 to view the list of active servers.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the server group configuration is correct. Check the instance profile and ensure that the necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Network Connectivity: Test the network connection to the application server. Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network issues preventing access.
  Load Balancer Configuration: If using a load balancer, check its configuration to ensure it is correctly routing requests to the available servers.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  Restart Services: If the servers are down, you may need to restart the application server or the entire SAP system, depending on the situation.
  Contact Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM51: Display active application servers.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: System log.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background processing and server configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PF013 error in your SAP environment.