How To Fix FRE861 - Overall runtime: &1 minutes, &2 seconds, &3 milliseconds

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Overall runtime: &1 minutes, &2 seconds, &3 milliseconds

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE861 - Overall runtime: &1 minutes, &2 seconds, &3 milliseconds ?

  The SAP error message FRE861 indicates that a process has exceeded the expected runtime, which can be a concern in various SAP applications, particularly in the context of background jobs or long-running transactions. The message provides the overall runtime in minutes, seconds, and milliseconds, which helps in diagnosing performance issues.
  Cause:
  
  
  Long-Running Processes: The process may be taking longer than anticipated due to various reasons such as:
  
  Inefficient coding or logic in the ABAP program.
  Large data volumes being processed.
  Database performance issues (e.g., slow queries, locking).
  Resource contention on the application server.
  Network latency or issues with external systems.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may not be optimally configured for the workload, leading to performance bottlenecks.
  
  
  Insufficient Resources: The server may be under-resourced (CPU, memory, etc.), causing delays in processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Performance Analysis:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), and ST03N (Workload Analysis) to analyze performance issues.
  Check for long-running SQL statements using transaction ST04 (Database Performance Analysis).
  
  
  
  Optimize Code:
  
  Review and optimize the ABAP code for efficiency.
  Use appropriate indexing on database tables to speed up data retrieval.
  
  
  
  Batch Job Management:
  
  If the error occurs in a background job, consider scheduling it during off-peak hours.
  Break down large jobs into smaller, more manageable tasks.
  
  
  
  System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources using transaction SM50 (Process Overview) and ensure that there are enough resources available.
  Consider scaling up the hardware or optimizing the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Database Tuning:
  
  Work with your database administrator to tune the database for better performance.
  Analyze and optimize database queries that are taking too long.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be causing delays in processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or program that is causing the error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices in performance tuning and optimization.
  
  By following these steps, you can identify the root cause of the FRE861 error and implement appropriate solutions to mitigate the issue.