How To Fix /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER009 - Please configure /PF1/t_max_processes..!!

/PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Please configure /PF1/t_max_processes..!!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER009 - Please configure /PF1/t_max_processes..!! ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER009 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the process management of the communication poller in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the parameter /PF1/t_max_processes has not been configured, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the communication poller.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to start the communication poller but finds that the maximum number of processes allowed for it has not been set. This can happen if the parameter has not been defined in the system profile or if it has been set to an invalid value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to configure the parameter /PF1/t_max_processes in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP System Profile:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to access the profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Edit the Profile:
  
  Select the appropriate instance profile (usually the one for your application server).
  Click on "Change" to edit the profile.
  
  
  
  Add the