How To Fix CCMS_LONGBTC271 - Job &1 started on &2 at &3 has exceeded maximum runtime &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMS_LONGBTC - Error Messages: Data Collector SALK_REPORT_LONGRUNNING_JOBS

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Job &1 started on &2 at &3 has exceeded maximum runtime &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMS_LONGBTC271 - Job &1 started on &2 at &3 has exceeded maximum runtime &4 ?

  The SAP error message CCMS_LONGBTC271 indicates that a background job (identified by &1) started on a specific date and time (&2 at &3) has exceeded its maximum allowed runtime (&4). This message is part of the CCMS (Computing Center Management System) monitoring framework in SAP, which helps in tracking the performance and status of background jobs.
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Job: The job may be processing a large volume of data or performing complex calculations, leading to longer execution times than anticipated.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (CPU, memory, I/O) that are causing the job to run slower than normal.
  Inefficient Code: The job may contain inefficient code or logic that is not optimized for performance.
  Deadlocks or Locks: The job might be waiting for resources that are locked by other processes, causing it to exceed the expected runtime.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum runtime for background jobs may be set too low for the specific job being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Maximum Runtime: If the job is expected to take longer due to its nature, consider increasing the maximum runtime setting for that job. This can be done in the job definition.
  Analyze Job Performance: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to analyze the job's performance. Check for any logs or dumps that might indicate why the job is taking longer than expected.
  Optimize Code: Review the job's code for any inefficiencies. Optimize SQL queries, loops, and other processing logic to improve performance.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources using transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) to identify any bottlenecks. If necessary, consider increasing system resources or scheduling jobs during off-peak hours.
  Review Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for locks that might be affecting the job. If locks are found, investigate the processes holding those locks.
  Job Scheduling: If the job is not time-sensitive, consider rescheduling it to a time when system load is lower.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  ST22: Dump analysis
  ST03: Workload analysis
  ST02: Tune summary
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to long-running jobs or specific transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on background job management and performance tuning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the long-running job and implement a solution to prevent the error from occurring in the future.