How To Fix /PF1/MSG_GUI164 - Task &1: System Failure. Exception during parallel process.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_GUI -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Task &1: System Failure. Exception during parallel process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_GUI164 - Task &1: System Failure. Exception during parallel process. ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_GUI164 Task &1: System Failure. Exception during parallel process 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 processing, report execution, or when multiple processes are being executed simultaneously.
  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 Issues: Bugs or exceptions in the ABAP code being executed in parallel.
  Database Locking: Conflicts or locks in the database that prevent the parallel processes from completing.
  Transport Issues: Problems with transport requests that may affect the execution of parallel tasks.
  System Bugs: Known bugs in the SAP version being used that affect parallel processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor system performance and resource usage. If resources are low, consider increasing them or optimizing existing processes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for parallel processing in transaction codes like RZ10 (Profile Parameters) and RZ12 (Process Parameters).
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, debug the program to identify any exceptions or errors that occur during execution.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for database locks that may be causing the issue. Release any unnecessary locks.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any related error messages or dumps that can provide more context.
  Update SAP: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and patches, as these may contain fixes for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurred.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or symptoms you are experiencing. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on configuring and managing parallel processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /PF1/MSG_GUI164 error message in your SAP system.