How To Fix 3G861 - The packet size for parallel processing must be greater than ZERO

3G861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 861

• Message text: The packet size for parallel processing must be greater than ZERO

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3G861 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G861 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of parallel processing in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the packet size for parallel processing must be greater than zero. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a task in parallel, but the configuration settings for the packet size are incorrect or not set.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The packet size for parallel processing is set to zero or is not defined in the system settings.
  Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code that initiates parallel processing, it may not be correctly specifying the packet size.
  System Parameters: Certain system parameters related to parallel processing may not be configured properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to check the profile parameters related to parallel processing.
  Look for parameters like rdisp/pp/packet_size and ensure that it is set to a value greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Adjust Packet Size:
  
  If the