How To Fix LVCALM042 - Low volume of user tasks are in the state CONNECT WAIT (&1 < &2)

LVCALM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LVCALM - liveCache: Alert Monitor Objects and Attributes

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Low volume of user tasks are in the state CONNECT WAIT (&1 < &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LVCALM042 - Low volume of user tasks are in the state CONNECT WAIT (&1 < &2) ?

  The SAP error message LVCALM042 indicates that there is a low volume of user tasks in the state "CONNECT WAIT." This typically means that the system is experiencing a bottleneck or delay in establishing connections for user sessions, which can affect performance and user experience.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The system may be having trouble connecting to the database, which can be due to network issues, database server performance, or configuration problems.
  Resource Limitations: The application server may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, CPU) to handle user requests, leading to delays in processing.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for the number of allowed connections or the timeout settings may not be optimized for the current workload.
  High Load: A sudden spike in user activity or background jobs can lead to a temporary overload, causing tasks to wait for available connections.
  Lock Contention: If multiple processes are trying to access the same resources, it can lead