How To Fix RSRD186 - Parallel processing not possible: no processing of &1 package(s)

RSRD186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Parallel processing not possible: no processing of &1 package(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD186 - Parallel processing not possible: no processing of &1 package(s) ?

  The SAP error message RSRD186 indicates that parallel processing is not possible for a specific number of packages in a report or query execution. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to execute a query that involves multiple data packages.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Volume: The query is trying to process a large volume of data that exceeds the system's capacity to handle in parallel.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow parallel processing for the specific query or report.
  Locks and Contention: There may be locks on the data being processed, preventing parallel execution.
  Query Design: The design of the query itself may not support parallel processing due to its complexity or the way it accesses data.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD186 error,