How To Fix >W405 - Server group name &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >W -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Server group name &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >W405 - Server group name &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message W405: Server group name &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a server group that has not been defined or is not available in the SAP system configuration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when configuring load balancing or when trying to access a specific application server.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Server Group: The specified server group name does not exist in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the SAP system, particularly in the instance profiles or the load balancing settings.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the server group name being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the server group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLG (Load Balancing Groups) in the SAP GUI.
  Verify if the server group name specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the server group name in your configuration or code to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Review Instance Profiles:
  
  Check the instance profiles (transaction RZ10) to ensure that the server group is correctly defined and that the parameters are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the server group was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects have been activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to server groups and load balancing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SMLG: Load Balancing Groups
  RZ10: Maintain Profile Parameters
  RZ12: Display Profile Parameters
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.