How To Fix IU713 - Minimum number of possible background processes reached

IU713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Minimum number of possible background processes reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU713 - Minimum number of possible background processes reached ?

  The SAP error message IU713, which states "Minimum number of possible background processes reached," typically occurs when the system has reached the minimum threshold for background processes that can be executed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when there are not enough background work processes available to handle the workload, or when the configuration settings for background processing are not optimal.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Background Processes: The number of background work processes configured in the system is too low to handle the current workload.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system parameters related to background processing may not be set correctly.
  High Workload: A sudden spike in background job submissions can lead to this error if the system is not equipped to handle it.
  System Resource Limitations: Other system resource constraints (like CPU, memory, etc.) may also affect the availability of background processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Background Processes:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to modify the instance profile.
  Look for the parameter rdisp/wp_no_btc