How To Fix /CFG/TR_PAR038 - Error in REL TRANSPORT parallelization START_THREAD, communication fail

/CFG/TR_PAR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/TR_PAR -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error in REL TRANSPORT parallelization START_THREAD, communication fail

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/CFG/TR_PAR038 - Details

• The SAP error message /CFG/TR_PAR038 Error in REL TRANSPORT parallelization START_THREAD, communication fail typically indicates an issue with the parallel transport process in the SAP system. This error can occur during the transport of requests when the system is unable to establish communication between the transport processes.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the transport directory or between different application servers.
  Transport Directory Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the transport directory or transport routes can lead to communication failures.
  Transport Management System (TMS) Issues: Problems with the TMS configuration or inconsistencies in the transport landscape can cause this error.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can lead to failures in starting parallel transport threads.
  Locks or Deadlocks: If there are locks on transport requests or deadlocks in the system, it may prevent the transport process from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between