How To Fix SCRM186 - At least &1 background work processes needed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRM - Check Results Management

• 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 SCRM186 - At least &1 background work processes needed ?

  The SAP error message SCRM186, which states "At least &1 background work processes needed," typically occurs when there are insufficient background work processes available in the SAP system to handle the required background jobs. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a large number of background jobs are scheduled, or when the system is under heavy load.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Background Work Processes: The number of background work processes configured in the system is lower than what is required to execute the scheduled jobs.
  High Job Load: There may be too many background jobs scheduled at the same time, leading to a bottleneck.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be optimized for the current workload.
  System Performance Issues: Other performance issues in the system may be affecting the availability of background work processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Background Work Processes:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to modify the instance profile.
  Look for the parameter rdisp/wp_no_btc which defines the number of background work processes.
  Increase the value of this parameter to allocate more background work processes.
  Save the changes and restart the instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Review Scheduled Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to monitor and analyze the scheduled background jobs.
  Identify any jobs that can be rescheduled or removed to reduce the load.
  
  
  
  Optimize Job Scheduling:
  
  Stagger the scheduling of background jobs to avoid peak loads.
  Use job variants to manage job execution times more effectively.
  
  
  
  System Performance Tuning:
  
  Check for any performance issues in the system that may be affecting the background processing.
  Analyze system logs and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any errors that might be affecting the background processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance
  SM37: Job monitoring
  SM21: System log
  RZ03: Display instance profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to background processing and performance tuning for additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background processing and system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCRM186 error and ensure that your SAP system has sufficient resources to handle background jobs effectively.