How To Fix M2227 - Program terminated, time limit exceeded: & document item(s) updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Program terminated, time limit exceeded: & document item(s) updated

What causes this issue?

The setup run exceeded the specified termination time.

System Response

The run was terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2227 - Program terminated, time limit exceeded: & document item(s) updated ?

  The SAP error message M2227, which states "Program terminated, time limit exceeded: & document item(s) updated," typically occurs when a program or transaction in SAP takes longer to execute than the allowed time limit set in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including inefficient coding, large data volumes, or system performance issues.
  Causes:
  
  Long-running Processes: The transaction or program is processing a large volume of data or performing complex calculations that exceed the time limit.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized database queries can lead to longer execution times.
  System Performance: High system load or resource contention can slow down processing times.
  Configuration Settings: The time limit for program execution may be set too low for the operations being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Time Limit: 
  
  You can increase the time limit for the program execution. This can be done by adjusting the parameter rdisp/max_wprun_time in the instance profile. However, this should be done with caution and ideally in consultation with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Optimize Code: 
  
  Review the ABAP code for inefficiencies. Look for ways to optimize database access, reduce loops, and minimize data processing time.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing: 
  
  If the transaction is processing a large volume of data, consider breaking it into smaller batches to reduce the load on the system.
  
  
  
  Database Optimization: 
  
  Ensure that the database is properly indexed and that statistics are up to date. This can help improve query performance.
  
  
  
  System Performance Monitoring: 
  
  Monitor system performance to identify bottlenecks. Use transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) and ST04 (Database Performance Analysis) to analyze performance issues.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  If the process can be run as a background job, consider scheduling it during off-peak hours to avoid contention with other processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ST22 (Dump Analysis) can be used to analyze any dumps that may have occurred due to this error.
  SM37 (Job Monitoring) can help you monitor background jobs and their statuses.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on performance tuning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation for best practices on performance optimization and error handling.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.