How To Fix CACSOA218 - Dialog processing is not allowed due to expected runtime

CACSOA218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSOA - FOA: Messages Related to Object Assignments

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Dialog processing is not allowed due to expected runtime

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>maximum number of assignment instructions for processing in
dialog</> is predefined in the definition for worklist. However, the
number of assignment instructions to be processed (=&V1&) exceeds the
predefined maximum number (=&V2&) for the selected
<DS:GLOS.79D2F0717A76344FA7100889D13D8888>assignment group</>.

System Response

Processing is rejected due to the expected long runtime for processing
in dialog.

How to fix this error?

Schedule processing of the worklist of the required assignment group as
<DS:RE.CACS_OAWLEXEC>background job</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSOA218 - Dialog processing is not allowed due to expected runtime ?

  The SAP error message CACSOA218 indicates that dialog processing is not allowed due to an expected runtime issue. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) or when dealing with asynchronous processing in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Long Running Processes: The system may be configured to prevent dialog processing for long-running background jobs or processes that exceed a certain runtime threshold.
  Timeout Settings: There may be timeout settings in the SAP system that restrict dialog processing if a process is expected to take too long.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to handle certain types of requests in a non-dialog manner, especially if they are expected to take a significant amount of time.
  Resource Constraints: If the system is under heavy load or if there are resource constraints, it may not allow dialog processing to ensure stability.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following