How To Fix RK005 - No resources available for server group &v1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RK - Messages for Parallel Processing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No resources available for server group &v1

What causes this issue?

There are not enough resources available for server group &v1&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different server group, or correct the settings for server
group &v1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:TRAN.RZ12>Proceed</>
&TECHNICAL-INFO&
Procedure for determining existing resources in an RFC group:
The system first checks whether the length of the dispatcher queue of
the application server is greater than 10% of the full length. If it
is, this server does not provide any resources. If it is not, the
current number of free dialog processes minus 2 (as a reserve for other
purposes, such as logging into the system or administration programs)
is provided as the existing resources from the application server.
Thus in order for an application server to be considered for RFC
parallel processing, it <ZH>must</> have at least 3 dialog processes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RK005 - No resources available for server group &v1 ?

  The SAP error message RK005, which states "No resources available for server group &v1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or when trying to execute a job that requires specific resources that are currently unavailable. This can happen for various reasons, including system configuration issues, resource allocation problems, or system load.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Allocation: The server group specified in the error message does not have any available resources (e.g., background work processes) to handle the request.
  Configuration Issues: The server group may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  High System Load: The system may be under heavy load, causing all available resources to be occupied.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that are consuming the available resources.
  Server Group Definition: The server group may not be defined correctly in the system settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Process Availability:
  
  Go to transaction code SM50 or SM66 to monitor the active work processes. Ensure that there are available background processes in the server group.
  
  
  
  Review Server Group Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code RZ12 to check the configuration of the server group. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the necessary resources are assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling:
  
  If the system is under heavy load, consider rescheduling jobs to off-peak hours or optimizing existing jobs to reduce resource consumption.
  
  
  
  Increase Resources:
  
  If feasible, increase the number of background work processes in the instance profile. This can be done by adjusting the parameters in the instance profile (e.g., rdisp/wp_no_btc).
  
  
  
  Check for Job Conflicts:
  
  Review the job scheduling in transaction SM37 to identify any jobs that may be conflicting or consuming excessive resources.
  
  
  
  System Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance metrics. This can help identify bottlenecks or resource shortages.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM50: Monitor work processes.
  SM66: Monitor global work processes.
  RZ12: Server group configuration.
  SM37: Job monitoring.
  ST03N: Workload analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on background processing and server group configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.