How To Fix SATCM186 - At least &1 background work processes needed

SATCM186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SATCM - Check Result Management / Transaction CheckMan

• Message number: 186

• Message text: At least &1 background work processes needed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SATCM186 - At least &1 background work processes needed ?

  The SAP error message SATCM186, which states "At least &1 background work processes needed," typically occurs when the system does not have enough background work processes available to handle the workload. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during batch processing, report execution, or when scheduled jobs are running.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Background Work Processes: The number of background work processes configured in the SAP system is lower than the number of processes required to handle the current workload.
  High Workload: There may be a sudden increase in the number of background jobs or processes that need to be executed, leading to a shortage of available work processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allocate enough background work processes based on the expected workload.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may not be able to allocate the necessary resources for background processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase