How To Fix RZ380 - Server with update processes started, number cannot be changed to 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RZ - Messages for Computing Center Management System

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Server with update processes started, number cannot be changed to 0

What causes this issue?

This server was started according to the instance profile with update
processes. In operation mode switching, it is not possible to switch
the number of update processes to 0.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In order not to have any more update processes running on this server,
the instance profile must be changed and then the server restarted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RZ380 - Server with update processes started, number cannot be changed to 0 ?

  The SAP error message RZ380 indicates that there is an issue with the update processes in the SAP system. Specifically, the message "Server with update processes started, number cannot be changed to 0" suggests that the system is trying to change the number of update processes to zero while there are currently active update processes running. This situation can occur during system configuration or when attempting to stop update processes.
  Cause:
  
  Active Update Processes: The primary cause of this error is that there are currently active update processes running on the server. The system does not allow you to set the number of update processes to zero while they are still active.
  Configuration Changes: Attempting to change the configuration of update processes in transaction RZ10 or RZ12 without stopping the active processes first.
  System Maintenance: During system maintenance or updates, if the processes are not properly stopped, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Update Processes:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to check for active update processes. Look for any processes that are currently running and may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Stop Update Processes:
  
  If you need to change the number of update processes, you must first stop the active update processes. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SM50 or SM66 and terminating the active update processes.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any issues related to update processes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  After ensuring that there are no active update processes, you can proceed to change the number of update processes in transaction RZ10 or RZ12.
  Make sure to save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Restart Update Processes:
  
  Once the configuration changes are made, you can restart the update processes if needed.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required to clear any lingering processes or locks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance.
  RZ12: Profile parameters.
  SM50: Process overview.
  SM66: Global process overview.
  SM21: System log.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing update processes and system configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RZ380 error and successfully manage the update processes in your SAP system.