How To Fix CCMS_AGENT017 - Current number of threads with runtimes that are too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMS_AGENT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Current number of threads with runtimes that are too long

What causes this issue?

This monitoring tree element (MTE) displays the number of threads of a
server node that have too long a runtime.
A thread is regarded as long-running if it exceeds the value specified
in the profile parameter service/j2eethreadtasktime/red. By default,
this time is 20 seconds.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMS_AGENT017 - Current number of threads with runtimes that are too long ?

  The SAP error message CCMS_AGENT017 indicates that there are threads in the SAP system that are taking longer to execute than expected. This can be a sign of performance issues, such as long-running processes or resource contention.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Processes: Some background jobs or processes may be taking longer than their defined thresholds.
  Resource Contention: High CPU or memory usage can lead to delays in processing.
  Database Performance: Slow database queries or locks can cause threads to hang or take longer to complete.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or application can lead to inefficient processing.
  Network Latency: If the system is dependent on external services or databases, network issues can cause delays.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Long-Running Threads:
  
  Use transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) to identify which processes are running long.
  Use transaction SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check the status of individual work processes.
  
  
  
  Analyze Performance:
  
  Check the performance of the database using transaction ST04 (Database Performance Analysis).
  Use transaction