How To Fix RSMDP351 - Wait time for ending all started partial processes expired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMDP - Master Data Processing

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Wait time for ending all started partial processes expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMDP351 - Wait time for ending all started partial processes expired ?

  The SAP error message RSMDP351 indicates that the wait time for ending all started partial processes has expired. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Processes: The error often arises when there are long-running processes that do not complete within the expected time frame. This could be due to data volume, performance issues, or resource contention.
  Deadlocks: There may be deadlocks or resource locks that prevent the processes from completing.
  Configuration Issues: The timeout settings for the processes may be too short for the current workload.
  System Performance: High system load or insufficient resources (CPU, memory, etc.) can lead to delays in process completion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings: 
  
  You can increase the timeout settings for the process in the relevant configuration. This can be done in the BW system settings or in the process chain settings.
  Check the settings in transaction RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) and adjust the timeout parameters.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Optimize Processes:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to monitor the status of background jobs and identify any jobs that are taking too long.
  Analyze the performance of the data extraction or loading processes. Look for bottlenecks and optimize the queries or data transformations involved.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks and Deadlocks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be causing the processes to hang.
  Resolve any deadlocks or resource contention issues.
  
  
  
  System Performance Tuning:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O) to handle the workload.
  Consider performing system tuning or upgrading hardware if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Process Chains:
  
  Review the design of your process chains to ensure they are efficient and not overly complex.
  Break down large process chains into smaller, more manageable ones if possible.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates and Patches:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may contain fixes for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on process chains and data loading for best practices and performance tuning tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSMDP351 error and improve the performance of your data processes in SAP BW/BI.