How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BC297 - System error; exception during parallel processing

/PF1/MSG_BC297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BC -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: System error; exception during parallel processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BC297 - System error; exception during parallel processing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BC297 System error; exception during parallel processing typically indicates that there was an issue during the execution of a parallel processing task in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during batch jobs, report execution, or data processing tasks that are designed to run concurrently.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running out of resources (memory, CPU, etc.) to handle the parallel processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for parallel processing in the SAP system.
  Code Errors: Bugs or exceptions in the ABAP code that is being executed in parallel.
  Database Locking: Issues related to database locks that prevent parallel processes from accessing the required data.
  System Bugs: Known bugs in the SAP kernel or specific modules that affect parallel processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor system performance and resource usage. If resources are low, consider increasing them or optimizing the workload.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for parallel