How To Fix RT736 - Number of completed background work processes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Number of completed background work processes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT736 - Number of completed background work processes ?

  The SAP error message RT736, which states "Number of completed background work processes," typically indicates that the number of background work processes that have completed their tasks has reached a certain limit. This can lead to issues with job scheduling and processing in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Background Work Processes: The system may not have enough background work processes configured to handle the volume of background jobs being submitted.
  Long-Running Jobs: If there are jobs that are taking a long time to complete, they can block other jobs from being processed.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for background processing may not be optimized for the current workload.
  Resource Constraints: Limited system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) can lead to delays in job processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Background Work Processes:
  
  You can increase the number of background work processes in the SAP system profile parameters. This can be done by adjusting the rdisp/wp_no_btc parameter in the instance profile.
  After making changes, restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Optimize Jobs:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for long-running or failed jobs. Analyze and optimize these jobs to ensure they run efficiently.
  Consider scheduling jobs during off-peak hours to reduce the load on the system.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Monitor system performance using transaction ST03N or ST06 to identify any resource bottlenecks. If necessary, consider upgrading hardware or optimizing the database.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that jobs are scheduled appropriately and that there are no conflicts or dependencies that could be causing delays.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to background processing issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  ST06: Operating System Monitor
  
  
  
  Profile Parameters:
  
  rdisp/wp_no_btc: Number of background work processes.
  rdisp/wp_no_dia: Number of dialog work processes (for context).
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background processing and performance tuning.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the RT736 error and improve the efficiency of background job processing in your SAP system.