How To Fix WT232 - Error while starting RFC: PBT server group name is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Error while starting RFC: PBT server group name is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT232 - Error while starting RFC: PBT server group name is invalid ?

  The SAP error message:
  WT232 Error while starting RFC: PBT server group name is invalid
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the server group name specified for the PBT (Process Batch Task) RFC server is invalid or incorrectly configured. The system tries to start an RFC server with a server group name that does not exist or is not properly defined in the SAP system.
  In SAP, server groups are used to group application servers logically. If the server group name assigned to the PBT RFC server is not found in the system or is misspelled, the system cannot start the RFC server, resulting in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Server Group Name Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Verify the RFC destination used for the PBT server.
  Check the server group name assigned to the RFC server.
  
  
  
  Verify Server Group Existence:
  
  Use transaction SM51 (List of SAP Servers).
  Check if the server group name exists and is correctly spelled.
  Alternatively, check the server group configuration in RZ12 or RZ13 (depending on SAP version).
  
  
  
  Correct the Server Group Name:
  
  If the server group name is incorrect or does not exist, update it to a valid server group name.
  This can be done in the configuration where the PBT RFC server is started or in the relevant profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Sometimes, the server group name is set in the instance profile parameters, e.g., rdisp/rfc_server_group.
  Use transaction RZ10 to check and update the profile parameters if necessary.
  After changes, restart the SAP instance to apply the new profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Restart the RFC Server:
  
  After correcting the server group name, restart the RFC server or the SAP instance to ensure the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PBT (Process Batch Task) is related to background processing and batch jobs in SAP.
  Server groups are logical groupings of application servers used for load balancing and RFC server assignment.
  Incorrect server group names can cause RFC communication failures.
  Always ensure that the server group name used in RFC destinations and profile parameters matches exactly with the defined server groups in the system.
  For more details, SAP Notes related to WT232 or RFC server group configuration can be checked on the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WT232 Error while starting RFC: PBT server group name is invalid
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or non-existent server group name assigned to the PBT RFC server
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the server group name in RFC destinations, profile parameters, and restart the server
  
  
  Transactions
  SM59, SM51, RZ10, RZ12/RZ13
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about your SAP system version and the exact configuration steps you followed.