How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP058 - Start server for process &1 is unknown

/PF1/PE_PP058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Start server for process &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP058 - Start server for process &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP058 Start server for process &1 is unknown typically indicates that the system is unable to identify or locate the server that is supposed to handle a specific process. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with background jobs, process chains, or other server-related tasks in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Server 
  Configuration Issues: The server that is supposed to handle the process may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Server Not Available: The server may be down or not available due to maintenance or other issues.
  Incorrect Process Definition: The process definition may reference a server that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server or process.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Server Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT or SMLT to check the configuration of the