How To Fix SCRM187 - Minimum number of work processes must be smaller than maximum number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRM - Check Results Management

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Minimum number of work processes must be smaller than maximum number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRM187 - Minimum number of work processes must be smaller than maximum number ?

  The SAP error message SCRM187 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the work processes in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the minimum number of work processes configured is greater than or equal to the maximum number of work processes. This is not a valid configuration, as the minimum should always be less than the maximum.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to incorrect settings in the SAP system profile parameters related to work processes. The parameters involved are typically:
  
  rdisp/wp_no_min: This parameter defines the minimum number of work processes.
  rdisp/wp_no_max: This parameter defines the maximum number of work processes.
  
  If the value of rdisp/wp_no_min is set to a number that is greater than or equal to rdisp/wp_no_max, the system will throw the SCRM187 error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration of the work processes in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the SAP Profile Parameters:
  
  You can do this through transaction code RZ10 (Maintain Profile Parameters).
  
  
  
  Check Current Settings:
  
  Look for the parameters rdisp/wp_no_min and rdisp/wp_no_max.
  Note their current values.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the value of rdisp/wp_no_min is less than the value of rdisp/wp_no_max.
  For example, if rdisp/wp_no_min is set to 5, then rdisp/wp_no_max should be set to a value greater than 5 (e.g., 10).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  In most cases, you will need to restart the SAP system for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Verify the Changes:
  
  After the restart, you can check the parameters again to ensure they are set correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Work Processes in SAP: Work processes are essential for the execution of tasks in an SAP system. They handle user requests, background jobs, and other processes.
  Performance Considerations: The configuration of work processes can impact system performance. It's important to set these values based on the expected workload and system capacity.
  SAP Notes: You can refer to SAP Notes for additional guidance and best practices related to work process configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCRM187 error and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for work processes.