How To Fix ICL_WCOMP045 - Processing of file &1: Data processing is outside of memory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_WCOMP - Workers Compensation

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Processing of file &1: Data processing is outside of memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_WCOMP045 - Processing of file &1: Data processing is outside of memory ?

  The SAP error message ICL_WCOMP045 indicates that there is an issue with memory allocation during the processing of a file. Specifically, it suggests that the data processing is exceeding the available memory limits, which can occur in various scenarios, such as when handling large datasets or when the system is under heavy load.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The file being processed may contain a large volume of data that exceeds the memory capacity allocated for the operation.
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated for the specific operation or for the overall system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that limit the amount of memory available for processing.
  System Load: High system load or concurrent processing tasks may lead to insufficient memory availability for the operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Check and increase the memory settings in the SAP system configuration. This can be done by adjusting parameters such as abap/heap_area_dia and abap/heap_area_nondia in the instance profile.
  Consider increasing the overall memory of the application server if possible.
  
  
  
  Optimize Data Processing:
  
  If possible, split the large file into smaller chunks and process them separately to reduce memory usage.
  Review the data being processed to ensure that only necessary data is included.
  
  
  
  Check System Performance:
  
  Monitor the system performance and check for any bottlenecks or high resource usage that may be affecting memory availability.
  Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and ST03 (Workload Analysis) to analyze memory usage and performance.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  If the error occurs during a background job, check the job settings and ensure that it is not competing for resources with other jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for any dumps related to memory issues.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for guidelines on memory management and performance tuning.
  System Monitoring Tools: Utilize tools like SAP Solution Manager for monitoring and analyzing system performance.
  
  By addressing the memory allocation and optimizing data processing, you should be able to resolve the error message ICL_WCOMP045 effectively.