How To Fix RS_SMA123 - Invalid number of partitions &1, only &2 active slaves

RS_SMA123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Invalid number of partitions &1, only &2 active slaves

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA123 - Invalid number of partitions &1, only &2 active slaves ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA123 indicates an issue related to the number of active slaves (or background processes) in a system that is configured for parallel processing, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system is trying to execute a process that requires a certain number of partitions (or parallel processes) to be active, but the actual number of active slave processes is less than what is required. The message format indicates that the system expected a certain number of partitions (denoted by &1) but found only a limited number of active slaves (denoted by &2).
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the required number of parallel processes.
  Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient resources (CPU, memory) available to start the required number of slave processes.
  System Load: The system might be under heavy load, causing some