How To Fix CNVA_00555_MSG061 - Maximum jobs in a step is more than available background work processes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_00555_MSG - Maintaining Messages for Run Time Analysis Tool

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Maximum jobs in a step is more than available background work processes

What causes this issue?

Maximum number of jobs that can be scheduled in a step is greater than
the background work-proceses available.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for 'Maximum number of jobs that can be scheduled in a
step' which is smaller than 'Background Work Processes Available'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_00555_MSG061 - Maximum jobs in a step is more than available background work processes ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_00555_MSG061 indicates that the maximum number of jobs that can be processed in a particular step exceeds the number of available background work processes in the SAP system. This typically occurs during batch processing or when executing background jobs.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Background Work Processes: The SAP system has a limited number of background work processes configured. If the number of jobs requested exceeds this limit, the error will occur.
  High Job Demand: There may be a high volume of jobs scheduled to run simultaneously, which can lead to contention for the available background work processes.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the maximum number of jobs per step may be set too high compared to the available resources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Background Work Processes:
  
  You can increase the number of background work processes in the SAP system. This can be done by modifying the instance profile parameters (e.g., rdisp/wp_no_btc).
  After making changes, restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling:
  
  Review the scheduled jobs and adjust their timing to reduce the number of concurrent jobs. Staggering job execution can help manage the load on background processes.
  
  
  
  Modify Maximum Jobs per Step:
  
  If appropriate, you can adjust the maximum number of jobs allowed in a step. This can be done in the job scheduling settings or through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Job Load:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to monitor the status of background jobs and identify any bottlenecks or issues.
  
  
  
  Check System Performance:
  
  Ensure that the system is not under heavy load and that there are no performance issues affecting the background processing capabilities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  RZ10: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on configuring background processing and managing job scheduling.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_00555_MSG061 error and improve the efficiency of background job processing in your SAP system.