How To Fix S7028 - The maximum execution time must not exceed &1 seconds

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 028

• Message text: The maximum execution time must not exceed &1 seconds

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7028 - The maximum execution time must not exceed &1 seconds ?

  The SAP error message S7028 indicates that a program or transaction has exceeded the maximum execution time limit set in the system. This limit is enforced to prevent long-running processes from consuming excessive system resources, which could affect overall system performance.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a background job or a dialog process takes longer than the configured maximum execution time. This limit is defined in the system profile parameters, specifically the rdisp/max_wprun_time parameter, which sets the maximum time (in seconds) that a work process can run.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Optimize the Program/Transaction:
  
  Review the code or logic of the program or transaction that is causing the timeout. Look for inefficiencies, such as unnecessary loops, database calls, or complex calculations that can be optimized.
  
  
  
  Increase the Maximum Execution Time:
  
  If the program is inherently long-running and cannot be optimized further, you may need to increase the maximum execution time limit. This can be done by adjusting the rdisp/max_wprun_time parameter in the instance profile:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 (Profile Maintenance).
  Select the appropriate instance profile.
  Add or modify the parameter rdisp/max_wprun_time to a higher value (in seconds).
  Save the changes and restart the instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Background Processing:
  
  If the task can be run in the background, consider scheduling it as a background job using transaction SM36. Background jobs typically have a higher execution time limit compared to dialog processes.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Use transaction ST03N or ST04 to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks that may be causing long execution times.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profile Parameters: The rdisp/max_wprun_time parameter is part of the SAP kernel parameters that control the behavior of the application server.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  ST03N: Workload analysis.
  ST04: Database performance analysis.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the S7028 error effectively.