How To Fix SWF_UTL_002201 - Server group '&1' not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_UTL_002 - Messages Services

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Server group '&1' not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_UTL_002201 - Server group '&1' not defined ?

  The SAP error message SWF_UTL_002201 indicates that a server group specified in a workflow is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when a workflow is trying to access a server group that has not been configured or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Server Group: The server group specified in the workflow configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The server group name may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the workflow definition.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from another system, the server group may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) or SMD (System Monitoring Dashboard) to check if the server group is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct the Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and ensure that the server group name is correctly specified.
  Make sure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport the Server Group:
  
  If the server group is missing due to a transport issue, ensure that the server group is included in the transport request and re-import it into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the server group. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or server group for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SICF: HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Workflow Logs: Review workflow logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.