How To Fix RT220 - Number of update1 work processes

RT220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Number of update1 work processes

What causes this issue?

Technical constraints:
There must be at least one work process of the Update 1 type
(high-priority update) on at least one server for each system.
You can set the number of these work processes using system parameter
<ZH>rdisp/wp_no_vb</>.
For more information about this topic, see SAP Note 39412 (How many
work processes to configure).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT220 - Number of update1 work processes ?

  The SAP error message RT220, which indicates "Number of update work processes," typically arises when there are issues related to the configuration or availability of update work processes in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during system startup, when processing updates, or when there are performance issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Update Work Processes: The number of update work processes configured in the system may be too low to handle the current workload.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be configured correctly, leading to an inadequate number of update work processes.
  System Load: High system load or a large number of update requests can overwhelm the available update work processes.
  Resource Constraints: Limited system resources (CPU, memory) can prevent the update work processes from functioning optimally.
  Deadlocks or Long-running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions or deadlocks, it can lead to the unavailability of update work processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Number of Update