How To Fix 3G338 - Termination after 10 attempts to start for parallel task

3G338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Termination after 10 attempts to start for parallel task

What causes this issue?

You started the posting transfer with a run variant that processes the
selected personnel numbers in parallel. The main program thereby bundles
the personnel numbers into packages that are then each processed in
their own tasks. An attempted start for a task may fail due to
insufficient system resources.

System Response

The system terminates the posting transfer as soon as the number of
failed attempted starts for a bundle of personnel numbers reaches 10.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G338 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G338 indicates that a parallel task has failed to start after 10 attempts. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, where a job or task is unable to be executed due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints, such as insufficient memory or CPU availability, preventing the parallel task from starting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the background processing settings or in the job definition itself.
  Lock Issues: The task may be trying to access a resource that is currently locked by another process.
  System Load: High system load or contention for resources can lead to delays in starting parallel tasks.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other scheduled jobs may prevent the task from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's CPU and memory usage. If resources are constrained, consider optimizing existing jobs or increasing system resources.
  Review Job Configuration: Ensure