How To Fix 6G117 - Maintain extended execution period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Maintain extended execution period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G117 - Maintain extended execution period ?

  The SAP error message 6G117 ("Maintain extended execution period") typically occurs in the context of SAP's background job processing, particularly when dealing with long-running jobs or processes that exceed the standard execution time limits.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by the following factors:
  
  Long Execution Time: The job or process is taking longer than the predefined execution time limit set in the system.
  System Configuration: The system may have a default execution time limit that is too short for the specific job being executed.
  Job Scheduling: The job may not be scheduled properly, leading to timeouts or interruptions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Increase the Execution Time Limit:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Find the job that is causing the error.
  Check the job's settings and increase the execution time limit if necessary.
  You can also adjust the parameters in the job definition to allow for a longer execution time.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Parameters:
  
  You may need to adjust system parameters related to job execution time. This can be done in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  Look for parameters like rdisp/max_wprun_time which controls the maximum runtime for a work process.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logic:
  
  Analyze the job logic to ensure that it is optimized and does not have unnecessary delays or inefficiencies.
  If the job is processing a large amount of data, consider breaking it into smaller batches.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check the overall system performance to ensure that there are no bottlenecks affecting job execution.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps or SM21 for system logs that might indicate underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling and execution time limits for more specific guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  RZ11: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: Consider engaging with your SAP Basis team for performance tuning and optimization of background jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 6G117 and ensure that your background jobs run successfully without exceeding the execution time limits.