How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE071 - Server group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Server group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE071 - Server group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE071 Server group &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access a server group that has not been defined or is incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Server Group: The server group specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the server group name or the server group not being created.
  Configuration Issues: The server group may not have been properly configured in the APO system.
  Transport Issues: If the server group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check if the server group exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Correct the Configuration:
  
  If the server group exists but is not configured correctly, review the settings and ensure that all necessary parameters are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the server group was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and activated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the server group. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on server group configuration and management in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for server group management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the server group error in SAP APO.