How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TEST165 - Process handler: Wait for report &1 to start in step &2 (&3) too long

/SAPAPO/OM_TEST165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TEST -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Process handler: Wait for report &1 to start in step &2 (&3) too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TEST165 - Process handler: Wait for report &1 to start in step &2 (&3) too long ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TEST165 Process handler: Wait for report &1 to start in step &2 (&3) too long typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a process chain or background job is taking too long to start or execute. This can be due to various reasons, including system performance issues, resource contention, or configuration problems.
  Causes:
  
  System Performance Issues: High system load or resource contention can delay the execution of background jobs.
  Long-running Jobs: If a previous job in the process chain is taking longer than expected, it can cause subsequent jobs to wait.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the process chain or job scheduling can lead to delays.
  Database Locks: Locks on database tables can prevent jobs from starting.
  Insufficient Resources: Lack of memory, CPU, or other resources can slow down job execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Load: Monitor the system performance using transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) or SM66