How To Fix WRF_WTAD803 - Server group does not exist, therefore processing with an empty group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WTAD - Messages Additionals RTFASH

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Server group does not exist, therefore processing with an empty group

What causes this issue?

See long text for <DS:NA.WRF_AT_GENERATE027>WRF_AT_GENERATE027
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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WTAD803 - Server group does not exist, therefore processing with an empty group ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WTAD803 indicates that the system is trying to process a task related to a server group, but it cannot find the specified server group. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where server groups are used for various planning and execution tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Server Group: The server group that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The server group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the server group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the server group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning or /SAPAPO/MC62 for server groups) and verify if the server group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Server Group:
  
  If the server group is missing, create a new server group with the necessary parameters.
  Ensure that the server group is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area or process.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the server group to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage server groups. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on server group configuration and management.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on server groups and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.