How To Fix CNV_CDOP_CA029 - Too few work processes available; enter a value greater than 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CDOP_CA - CDOP Clearing Analysis

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Too few work processes available; enter a value greater than 1

What causes this issue?

You have chosen to perform the remote comparison in parallel mode but
have not specified a sufficient number of work processes.

System Response

It is not possible to perform parallel execution without having at
least two work processes.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value greater than 1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 CNV_CDOP_CA029 - Too few work processes available; enter a value greater than 1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_CDOP_CA029 indicates that there are not enough work processes available in the SAP system to perform the requested operation. This error typically occurs during data conversion or migration processes, where multiple work processes are required to handle the workload efficiently.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Work Processes: The SAP system is configured with too few work processes to handle the current workload. This can happen if the system is under heavy load or if the configuration settings for work processes are not optimized.
  System Configuration: The instance profile settings may limit the number of available work processes.
  Resource Constraints: The underlying hardware or virtual machine may not have enough resources (CPU, memory) to support additional work processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Work Processes:
  
  Access the SAP instance profile (usually found in the instance profile directory).
  Look for parameters related to work processes, such as rdisp/wp_no_dia, rdisp/wp_no_btc, rdisp/wp_no_vb, etc.
  Increase the values for these parameters to allow more dialog, background, or update work processes, depending on your needs.
  Save the changes and restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to monitor the current workload and see if there are any processes that are consuming excessive resources.
  Identify and resolve any bottlenecks or long-running processes that may be affecting the availability of work processes.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Ensure that the server has adequate CPU and memory resources. If the server is under-provisioned, consider upgrading the hardware or optimizing the existing workload.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check for any background jobs that may be consuming work processes unnecessarily. You can use transaction SM37 to review and manage background jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM50 - Monitor work processes.
  SM66 - Global work process overview.
  SM37 - Monitor background jobs.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring work processes and performance tuning.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_CDOP_CA029 error and ensure that your SAP system has sufficient work processes to handle the required operations.