How To Fix MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR060 - Specified limit reached for number of work processes in use at a time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Package MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Specified limit reached for number of work processes in use at a time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR060 - Specified limit reached for number of work processes in use at a time ?

  The SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR060 indicates that the specified limit for the number of work processes in use at a time has been reached. This typically occurs in the context of background processing or data extraction, where the system has a maximum number of work processes that can be utilized simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Work Process Limit: The SAP system has a defined limit for the number of work processes that can be active at any given time. If this limit is reached, new requests will be queued or rejected, leading to this error.
  High Load: A sudden spike in background jobs or data extraction requests can lead to the exhaustion of available work processes.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the number of work processes may be set too low for the current workload.
  Long-Running Jobs: If there are jobs that are taking longer than expected to complete, they can occupy work processes and prevent new jobs from starting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Work Process Limit:
  
  You can increase the number of work processes in the SAP system. This is done in the SAP profile parameters (usually in the instance profile).
  Look for parameters like rdisp/wp_no_dia (for dialog work processes) and rdisp/wp_no_btc (for background work processes) and adjust them according to your system's capacity and workload requirements.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Optimize Jobs:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor background jobs and identify any long-running or stuck jobs. You may need to terminate or optimize these jobs.
  Review the job scheduling to ensure that jobs are not overlapping excessively and that they are scheduled during off-peak hours if possible.
  
  
  
  Check System Performance:
  
  Analyze system performance using transaction ST03N or ST06 to identify bottlenecks or resource constraints that may be affecting work process availability.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration of the SAP system is appropriate for the current workload. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Load Balancing:
  
  If you are running a distributed system, ensure that the load is balanced across different application servers to prevent any single server from becoming overloaded.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM50: Monitor work processes.
  ST03N: Analyze workload and performance.
  ST06: Monitor system performance metrics.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on work process management and performance tuning for best practices.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and improve the performance of your SAP system.