How To Fix WS329 - Enter a valid server group (see F4 help)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Enter a valid server group (see F4 help)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS329 - Enter a valid server group (see F4 help) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS329 Enter a valid server group (see F4 help)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter an invalid or non-existent server group name in the SAP GUI logon screen or in the system selection dialog. The server group you specified does not match any of the configured server groups in the SAP system landscape.
  
  Server groups are defined in the SAP system profile parameters or in the SAP Message Server configuration.
  The system expects a valid server group name to connect to the appropriate application servers.
  If the server group name is mistyped, missing, or not configured, the system cannot route your connection request properly.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP systems can be configured with multiple application servers grouped into server groups.
  When logging on, you can specify a server group to connect to a particular set of application servers.
  The server group name must exactly match one of the server groups defined in the SAP Message Server configuration (msserv profile parameter or via transaction SMMS).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use F4 Help:
  
  When you see the error, press F4 on the server group input field.
  This will display a list of valid server groups configured in the system.
  Select a valid server group from the list.
  
  
  
  Check Server Group Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, verify the server groups configured in the SAP Message Server.
  Use transaction SMMS (Message Server Monitor) to view and manage server groups.
  Check the profile parameters of the SAP Message Server instance (parameter ms/serv and ms/serv_internal).
  
  
  
  Correct the Server Group Name:
  
  Ensure the server group name you enter matches exactly (case-sensitive) one of the configured server groups.
  If you do not need to specify a server group, leave the field blank or use the default.
  
  
  
  Check SAP GUI Configuration:
  
  If you are using a custom SAP GUI shortcut or connection entry, verify the server group name configured there.
  Adjust it to a valid server group or remove it if unnecessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Server Group: A logical grouping of application servers that share the same workload or function.
  Message Server: The central component that manages communication between SAP GUI clients and application servers.
  Transaction SMMS: Used to monitor and configure the message server and server groups.
  Profile Parameters: Server groups are defined in the instance profile of the message server.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS329 Enter a valid server group (see F4 help)
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or non-existent server group name entered
  
  
  Solution
  Use F4 help to select a valid server group; verify server group configuration in SMMS
  
  
  Related Tools
  SAP GUI logon screen, transaction SMMS, SAP Message Server profile parameters
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consult your SAP Basis administrator to verify the server group setup and SAP system landscape configuration.