How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM081 - Server group &1 is not valid; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Server group &1 is not valid; see long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM081 - Server group &1 is not valid; see long text ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM081 indicates that there is an issue with the server group specified in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of location-based demand planning or similar functionalities. The message states that the server group is not valid, which can occur for several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Server Group: The server group specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the server group in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server group.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the server group, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the settings for server groups.
  Verify that the server group exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings related to the server group are correctly set up.
  Check for any recent changes that might have affected the server group configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that there are no missing or corrupted entries related to the server group.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform these checks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to server group configuration, such as SPRO (Customizing) or other relevant SCM transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to server groups and demand planning to understand the expected configurations and settings.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM081 error message.