How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO034 - Only channel group for functional monitoring is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Only channel group for functional monitoring is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO034 - Only channel group for functional monitoring is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO034 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of channel groups in the context of functional monitoring. This error typically arises when a user attempts to use a channel group that is not designated for functional monitoring.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Channel Group: The channel group being used is not configured for functional monitoring. In SAP, certain channel groups are specifically designated for different types of monitoring, and using an incorrect one will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the monitoring setup, where the system expects a specific channel group for functional monitoring but finds a different one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error /PF1/MSG_PO034, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Channel Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for channel groups in your SAP system.
  Verify that the channel group you are trying to use is indeed set up for