How To Fix PO091 - Processing group for normal requests: Number of work processes

PO091 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Processing group for normal requests: Number of work processes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO091 - Processing group for normal requests: Number of work processes ?

  The SAP error message PO091 typically indicates an issue related to the processing group for normal requests, specifically concerning the number of work processes available in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to allocate enough work processes to handle the incoming requests, leading to performance issues or request processing failures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Work Processes: The number of work processes configured in the SAP system may be too low to handle the current workload.
  High Load: A sudden spike in user activity or background jobs can lead to all available work processes being occupied, causing new requests to be queued or rejected.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the instance profile settings related to work processes can lead to this error.
  Long-Running Transactions: If there are transactions that take a long time to complete, they can tie up work processes, leading to a shortage for new requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Work Processes:
  
  Review the current