How To Fix RSBK073 - No free background processes are available (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBK - Messages for the Data Transfer Process

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No free background processes are available (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A DTP request is processed in parallel in the background. The number of
background processes used can be defined in the DTP maintenance (menu
path <LS>Goto</> -> <LS>Batch Manager Settings</>). In the data package
you are currently processing, all the background processes are already
busy.

System Response

To process the package in the transformation and update, the work
process in which the extraction takes place is used. Extraction of the
next package waits until processing of the current package has been
completed.

How to fix this error?

To improve the performance of the request processing, you can increase
the number of parallel processes in the DTP maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK073 - No free background processes are available (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message RSBK073 indicates that there are no free background processes available for executing a job. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when there are many background jobs running simultaneously, or if the system is configured with a limited number of background processes.
  Causes:
  
  High Volume of Background Jobs: If there are too many background jobs running at the same time, it can exhaust the available background processing capacity.
  System Configuration: The number of background processes may be limited in the system configuration (e.g., in the instance profile).
  Long-Running Jobs: Some jobs may be taking longer than expected to complete, which can block other jobs from starting.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be under heavy load, leading to delays in job processing.
  Job Priority: Higher priority jobs may be consuming the available background processes, leaving none for lower priority jobs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor the status of background jobs. Identify any long-running or stuck jobs and consider terminating them if they are not needed.
  Increase Background Processes: If the system allows, you can increase the number of background processes in the instance profile. This can be done by adjusting the parameter rdisp/wp_no_btc (number of background work processes).
  Optimize Job Scheduling: Schedule jobs during off-peak hours to reduce contention for background processes. You can also stagger job start times to avoid overwhelming the system.
  Review Job Priorities: Ensure that job priorities are set appropriately. Lower priority jobs may need to be rescheduled or adjusted to allow higher priority jobs to run.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and resource usage. If the system is consistently under heavy load, consider scaling up resources (CPU, memory) or optimizing existing processes.
  Check for Errors: Review the job logs for any errors that may indicate why jobs are not completing successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM50: Monitor work processes.
  SM66: Monitor global work processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to background processing.
  System Parameters: Review the instance profile parameters related to background processing to ensure they are set according to your system's needs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RSBK073 error message in SAP.