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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G338 - Termination after 10 attempts to start for parallel task ?

  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 that the job is correctly configured. Check the job definition for any errors or misconfigurations.
  Analyze Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks that may be preventing the task from starting. If locks are found, investigate and resolve them.
  Adjust Background Processing Settings: Review the settings in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and SM36 (Job Scheduling) to ensure that the background processing parameters are set appropriately.
  Check for Conflicting Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check for other jobs that may be running at the same time and causing contention. If necessary, reschedule conflicting jobs.
  Increase Retry Limit: If appropriate, consider increasing the number of retry attempts for starting the task, although this should be done with caution and understanding of the underlying issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.