How To Fix MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR061 - Maximum number of work processes used at a time was &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Package MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Maximum number of work processes used at a time was &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR061 - Maximum number of work processes used at a time was &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR061 indicates that the maximum number of work processes that can be used simultaneously has been reached. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, where multiple requests are trying to access the system's resources at the same time.
  Cause:
  
  High Load: The system is experiencing a high load due to multiple data extraction jobs running concurrently.
  Configuration Limits: The maximum number of work processes configured in the SAP system is too low for the current workload.
  Long-Running Jobs: Some jobs may be taking longer than expected, holding onto work processes and preventing new jobs from starting.
  Resource Contention: Other processes or background jobs may be consuming work processes, leading to contention.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Work Process Limit:
  
  Review and, if necessary, increase the number of work processes configured in the SAP system. This can be done in the SAP profile parameters (e.g., rdisp/wp_no_dia for dialog work processes, rdisp/wp_no_btc for background work processes).
  Ensure that the system has enough resources (CPU, memory) to handle the increased number of work processes.
  
  
  
  Optimize Jobs:
  
  Analyze the long-running jobs and optimize them to reduce their execution time.
  Schedule data extraction jobs during off-peak hours to minimize contention.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM50 (to monitor work processes) and SM66 (to monitor all instances) to identify which processes are consuming resources.
  Check for any stuck or long-running processes that may need to be terminated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to review job logs and adjust the scheduling of jobs to avoid peak times.
  Consider using job variants or batch processing to manage workloads more effectively.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional errors or warnings that may provide insight into the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing work processes.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding work process management and performance tuning for your specific SAP version.
  System Resources: Ensure that the underlying hardware and database are adequately provisioned to support the workload.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and improve the performance of your SAP system during data extraction processes.