How To Fix BGRFC059 - Current number of parallel tasks for this bgRFC destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Current number of parallel tasks for this bgRFC destination

Current number of parallel tasks being processed by a bgRFC destination

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 BGRFC059 - Current number of parallel tasks for this bgRFC destination ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC059 indicates that the current number of parallel tasks for a background RFC (bgRFC) destination has reached its maximum limit. This can occur when there are too many concurrent requests being processed for a specific bgRFC destination, leading to a bottleneck.
  Cause:
  
  High Load: A large number of parallel requests are being sent to the bgRFC destination, exceeding the configured limit.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of parallel tasks for the bgRFC destination may be set too low for the current workload.
  Long-Running Tasks: Some tasks may be taking longer to complete, which can lead to a backlog of requests.
  System Performance: Resource constraints on the system (CPU, memory, etc.) can also affect the processing of bgRFC tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Parallel Task Limit:
  
  You can increase the maximum number of parallel tasks for the bgRFC destination. This can be done in transaction SM58 or SMD (System Monitoring Dashboard) by adjusting the settings for the specific bgRFC destination.
  Navigate to the bgRFC configuration and modify the parameter for the maximum number of parallel tasks.
  
  
  
  Optimize Task Processing:
  
  Review the tasks being processed and identify any long-running tasks. Optimize these tasks if possible to reduce their execution time.
  Ensure that the tasks are efficient and not causing unnecessary delays.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check the overall performance of the SAP system. If the system is under heavy load, consider scaling resources (CPU, memory) or optimizing other processes that may be consuming resources.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check for any background jobs that may be causing excessive load on the bgRFC destination. Adjust their scheduling if necessary to spread the load more evenly.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in your application logic to manage bgRFC errors gracefully and retry failed tasks as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM58: To monitor and manage asynchronous RFC calls.
  SLG1: To check application logs for any related errors.
  SM21: To view system logs for any performance-related issues.
  
  
  
  bgRFC Overview: Background RFC is a mechanism in SAP that allows for asynchronous processing of tasks in the background, which can improve performance and system responsiveness.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to bgRFC issues.
  
  
  By addressing the causes and implementing the solutions mentioned above, you should be able to resolve the BGRFC059 error and improve the performance of your bgRFC processing.