How To Fix FMCF170 - &1 processes were started for data selection

FMCF170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: &1 processes were started for data selection

What causes this issue?

You have set cascaded parallel processing, that is, the data selection
is divided between several dialog processes. The main process has
started a total of &V1& selection processes and waits until all
processes are finished. Only then is the main process finished and the
list issued.

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?

This message is only issued as information.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF170 - &1 processes were started for data selection ?

  The SAP error message FMCF170 typically indicates that a certain number of processes have been started for data selection, which may lead to performance issues or indicate that the system is overloaded. This message is often related to the Financial Management (FM) module in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Volume of Data: The error can occur when a large volume of data is being processed, leading to multiple processes being initiated.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to inefficient data selection processes.
  System Performance: The system may be under heavy load, causing it to spawn multiple processes to handle data selection.
  Parallel Processing Settings: The settings for parallel processing may be configured too high, leading to excessive process initiation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Volume: Check the volume of data being processed. If it is unusually high, consider filtering the data selection criteria to reduce the load.
  Adjust Configuration: Review and adjust the configuration settings related to data