How To Fix NAA689 - The "Performance Measure" processing lasted &1 hrs, &2 mins, &3 secs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 689

• Message text: The "Performance Measure" processing lasted &1 hrs, &2 mins, &3 secs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA689 - The "Performance Measure" processing lasted &1 hrs, &2 mins, &3 secs ?

  The SAP error message NAA689 indicates that a performance measure processing task has exceeded a specified time limit, which is typically set to ensure that long-running processes do not hinder system performance or user experience. This message is often encountered in the context of SAP Analytics or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with performance measures or calculations that take too long to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Complex Calculations: The performance measure may involve complex calculations or aggregations that require significant processing time.
  Large Data Volume: The dataset being processed may be very large, leading to longer processing times.
  Inefficient Queries: The underlying queries or data models may not be optimized, causing delays in data retrieval and processing.
  System Performance: The overall performance of the SAP system may be affected by hardware limitations, high system load, or insufficient resources (CPU, memory, etc.).
  Locks or Contention: Other processes may be locking resources that the performance measure needs, causing delays.
  
  Solution:
  
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize the queries or calculations involved in the performance measure. This may include indexing, reducing the complexity of calculations, or breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts.
  Data Volume Management: If possible, reduce the volume of data being processed at one time. This can be done by filtering data or processing it in smaller batches.
  Performance Tuning: Analyze the performance of the SAP system and consider tuning the database or application server settings. This may involve increasing memory allocation, optimizing database performance, or upgrading hardware.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks that may be affecting performance. Resolve any unnecessary locks.
  Monitor System Load: Use transaction codes like ST03N or ST06 to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks or high resource usage.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the processing time is expected to be long due to legitimate reasons, consider increasing the timeout settings for the performance measure processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and ST03N (Workload Analysis) to diagnose performance issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues related to performance measures.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on performance tuning and optimization in SAP BW or Analytics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.