How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP_OM113 - Maximum number of parallel transactions is negative (error number &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP_OM -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Maximum number of parallel transactions is negative (error number &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM113 - Maximum number of parallel transactions is negative (error number &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM113 Maximum number of parallel transactions is negative (error number &1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of parallel processing settings. This error indicates that the system is trying to set a maximum number of parallel transactions to a negative value, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The most common cause of this error is an incorrect configuration in the APO settings, particularly in the parallel processing parameters.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate the parallel processing settings, they might inadvertently set a negative value.
  System Bugs: In some cases, this could be due to a bug in the SAP system or a specific version of the APO module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for APO.
  Look for settings related to parallel processing, such as the maximum number of parallel transactions. Ensure that these values are set correctly and are not negative.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that deal with parallel processing, review the code to ensure that it does not set the maximum number of parallel transactions to a negative value.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and custom code, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SLG1 for logs, and SM37 for monitoring background jobs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and parallel processing to understand the expected configurations and best practices.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM113.