How To Fix /BDL/D-142 - Generating Includes: please be patient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Generating Includes: please be patient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-142 - Generating Includes: please be patient ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-142 Generating Includes: please be patient typically occurs during the generation of includes in the ABAP Dictionary or when the system is processing a large amount of data or complex operations. This message is more of a status message rather than an error, indicating that the system is currently busy generating includes and that the user should wait for the process to complete.
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: The system is processing a large volume of data or complex structures, which takes time.
  System Performance: The performance of the SAP system may be affected by high load, insufficient resources, or background jobs running concurrently.
  Long-running Processes: The generation of includes may involve long-running processes, especially if there are many dependencies or complex relationships in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: Since this is a status message, the first step is to simply wait for the process to complete. The system will eventually finish generating the includes.
  Check System Performance: Monitor the system performance using transaction codes like SM50 (Process Overview) or SM66 (Global Process Overview) to see if there are any long-running processes or high resource usage.
  Optimize Data Structures: If this message occurs frequently, consider reviewing and optimizing the data structures or ABAP programs involved to reduce complexity and improve performance.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs running that may be affecting performance, consider rescheduling them to off-peak hours.
  Increase Resources: If the system is consistently slow, it may be necessary to increase the hardware resources (CPU, memory) allocated to the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for managing includes and data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address performance issues or specific bugs related to include generation.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the performance issue.
  
  If the message persists or is accompanied by other error messages, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.