How To Fix IBRO462 - Number of jobs for automatic load distribution > 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Number of jobs for automatic load distribution > 1

What causes this issue?

You have defined specifications for broker hierarchies in the
<ZK>Create Broker Report</> mass activity, and you have specified more
than one job for automatic load distribution.

System Response

The mass activity specifications could not be saved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create broker reports for broker hierarchies, you can
only specify one job for load distribution, as broker report creation
for broker hierarchies cannot run in parallel processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO462 - Number of jobs for automatic load distribution > 1 ?

  The SAP error message IBRO462 indicates that the number of jobs for automatic load distribution is greater than 1. This typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Background Processing (BP) system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is configured to allow more than one job for automatic load distribution, but the current settings or the environment do not support this configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be incorrectly configured to allow multiple jobs, but the resources or settings do not support it.
  System Limitations: The underlying infrastructure may not be capable of handling multiple jobs effectively.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs or processes that prevent the system from executing multiple jobs simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBRO462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs.
  Review the configuration settings for background processing in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure that the parameters related to job distribution are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Parameters:
  
  If you have control over the job scheduling, consider reducing the number of jobs for automatic load distribution to 1. This can often be done in the job scheduling settings.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Ensure that the system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle multiple jobs. If the system is under heavy load, it may be necessary to optimize performance or schedule jobs during off-peak hours.
  
  
  
  Check for Conflicts:
  
  Review other scheduled jobs to ensure there are no conflicts that could be causing the issue. You may need to reschedule or adjust other jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to background processing and job scheduling for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional configuration guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 - Monitor Background Jobs
  RZ10 - Profile Maintenance
  RZ11 - Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Performance Monitoring: Use tools like ST03N to analyze workload and performance metrics to identify potential bottlenecks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the IBRO462 error effectively.