How To Fix VSMI012 - No server group found for RFC processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No server group found for RFC processing

What causes this issue?

No server group found to execute RFC calls.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain in transaction RZ12 a logon group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI012 - No server group found for RFC processing ?

  The SAP error message VSMI012: No server group found for RFC processing typically occurs in the context of Remote Function Call (RFC) processing when the system is unable to find a suitable server group to handle the request. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The server group for RFC processing may not be defined in the SAP system or may be incorrectly configured.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from accessing the required server group.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the server group.
  System Load: The server group may be overloaded or down, leading to the inability to process requests.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, there may be issues with the transport configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verify that the RFC destination is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the server group is defined in the Transaction SM61 (Define Server Groups) and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the server group. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the server group. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the system load and check if the server group is overloaded. If it is, consider redistributing the load or increasing resources.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If the server group is down, restarting the relevant services or instances may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM61: Define Server Groups
  SM21: System Log
  SM50/SM66: Process Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.