How To Fix FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL004 - Parallel precompacting processing: system or communication failure.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL - Messages for XPRA

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Parallel precompacting processing: system or communication failure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL004 - Parallel precompacting processing: system or communication failure. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL004 indicates a problem during the parallel precompacting processing of the ACDOCA table, which is part of the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA. This error typically arises due to system or communication failures during the execution of a background job or a process that involves data manipulation in the ACDOCA table.
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory or CPU resources can lead to failures in processing.
  Database Locking: If the ACDOCA table is locked by another process, it can cause communication failures.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can interrupt communication between the application server and the database.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration can lead to failures in parallel processing.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that affect the processing of ACDOCA.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's CPU and memory usage. If resources are low, consider increasing them or optimizing other processes.
  Review Background Jobs: Check for any long-running or stuck background jobs that may be locking the ACDOCA table. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor job statuses.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the ACDOCA table. If there are locks, investigate the processes holding them and resolve any conflicts.
  Network Stability: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting communication between the application server and the database.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Applying patches or updates may resolve underlying issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  Re-run the Process: After addressing any identified issues, try re-running the process that triggered the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for further analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL004 error effectively.