How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE420 - &1 packages run in serial mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 420

• Message text: &1 packages run in serial mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE420 - &1 packages run in serial mode ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE420 indicates that a certain number of packages (in this case, &1) are being processed in serial mode rather than in parallel mode. This can lead to performance issues, especially if the system is capable of processing these packages concurrently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to run certain processes in serial mode due to specific settings in the background job configuration or in the application settings.
  Resource Limitations: The system may not have enough resources (like memory or CPU) to run the processes in parallel, leading to a fallback to serial processing.
  Locking Issues: If the packages are dependent on shared resources or data, they may be forced to run in serial mode to avoid conflicts.
  System Constraints: Certain system constraints or limitations may prevent parallel processing, such as database locks or other operational constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the job or process that is generating