How To Fix SDMI006 - Server Group &1 does not exit - SDM execution aborted

SDMI006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDMI - Messages of SDMI

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Server Group &1 does not exit - SDM execution aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDMI006 - Server Group &1 does not exit - SDM execution aborted ?

  The SAP error message SDMI006: Server Group &1 does not exist - SDM execution aborted typically occurs in the context of the Software Distribution Manager (SDM) when it is unable to find a specified server group. This can happen during the deployment of software components or during system maintenance tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Server Group Name: The server group specified in the SDM configuration does not exist or is misspelled.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SDM configuration files may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to recognize the server group.
  Missing or Inactive Server Group: The server group may not have been created or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the SDM may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified server group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Server Group Name:
  
  Check the configuration files (like SDM.xml or SDM.properties) to ensure that the server group name is correctly specified.
  Make sure there are no typos or