How To Fix BANK_PP105 - No work processes are available for &1 background jobs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BANK_PP - Parallel Processing Messages

• Message number: 105

• Message text: No work processes are available for &1 background jobs

What causes this issue?

According to the settings for parallel processing, more background jobs
are supposed to run in parallel than there are background work
processes available in the current configuration of the servers.

System Response

The system will reduce the number of jobs to be scheduled to the number
of available background processes.

How to fix this error?

Check your server configuration or your settings for parallel
processing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BANK_PP105 - No work processes are available for &1 background jobs ?

  The SAP error message BANK_PP105 indicates that there are no available work processes for executing background jobs in the SAP system. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Work Processes: The system may not have enough background work processes configured to handle the current load of background jobs.
  Work Process Configuration: The configuration of the work processes in the instance profile may not be set correctly, leading to a shortage of available processes.
  High Load: There may be a high volume of background jobs currently running, consuming all available work processes.
  System Performance Issues: Performance bottlenecks or resource constraints (CPU, memory, etc.) can lead to work processes being unable to start.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with how jobs are scheduled, leading to a backlog of jobs waiting for execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Work Process Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the instance profile settings.
  Ensure that the number of background work processes (rdisp/wp_no_btc) is set appropriately based on your system's workload.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to monitor the status of background jobs. Check if there are jobs that are stuck or taking too long to complete.
  If there are jobs that are not critical, consider canceling them to free up work processes.
  
  
  
  Increase Work Processes:
  
  If the current configuration is insufficient, consider increasing the number of background work processes in the instance profile and restart the instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST04 (database performance) to check for any performance issues.
  Ensure that the system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle the workload.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Review the scheduling of background jobs to ensure they are not all set to run at the same time, which can lead to contention for work processes.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help clear any temporary issues that are causing work processes to be unavailable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  RZ10: Change instance profile parameters.
  ST02: Analyze buffer performance.
  ST04: Monitor database performance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to work processes and background jobs.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on background processing and work process management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BANK_PP105 error and implement a solution to resolve it.