How To Fix BCOMAL002 - Warning: High number of waiting messages.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOMAL - Business Communication: Alert Monitor Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Warning: High number of waiting messages.

What causes this issue?

The component (part of a SAPconnect node or of a SAPphone server) is in
use. A large number of orders currently exists.

System Response

The processing of individual orders can be severely delayed.

How to fix this error?

Initiate an analysis of the bottleneck and, if necessary, the start-up
of parallel components.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOMAL002 - Warning: High number of waiting messages. ?

  The SAP error message BCOMAL002 indicates that there is a high number of waiting messages in the system, which can lead to performance issues or delays in processing. This warning is typically related to the SAP Business Communication Management (BCM) or the Application Link Enabling (ALE) framework, where messages are queued for processing.
  Cause:
  
  High Volume of Messages: A sudden spike in the number of messages being processed can overwhelm the system.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance bottlenecks, it may not be able to process messages quickly enough.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the message processing settings can lead to messages piling up.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can delay message transmission and processing.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) can hinder message processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Message Queue: Use transaction codes like SMQ1 (for outbound queues) and SMQ2 (for inbound queues) to monitor the status of message queues.
  Analyze Performance: Check system performance metrics to identify any bottlenecks. Use transaction ST03N for workload analysis.
  Increase Processing Capacity: If the system is under heavy load, consider increasing the processing capacity by adding more application servers or optimizing existing resources.
  Adjust Configuration: Review and adjust the configuration settings for message processing, such as the number of parallel processes allowed.
  Check for Errors: Look for any errors in the message processing logs that might indicate why messages are not being processed.
  Clear Stale Messages: If there are messages that are no longer relevant, consider clearing them from the queue.
  Network Troubleshooting: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting message transmission.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SMQ1, SMQ2, SM21 (system log), and SLG1 (application log) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message processing and the BCOMAL002 warning.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context on the issue.
  Performance Tuning: Consider performance tuning measures for your SAP system to handle high message volumes more effectively.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you can mitigate the impact of the BCOMAL002 warning and improve the overall message processing efficiency in your SAP system.