How To Fix SD_MD_DRF_MESSAGES021 - The task size must be bigger than or equal to the package size.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_MD_DRF_MESSAGES - Messages for SD MD DRF replication

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The task size must be bigger than or equal to the package size.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_MD_DRF_MESSAGES021 - The task size must be bigger than or equal to the package size. ?

  The SAP error message SD_MD_DRF_MESSAGES021 indicates that there is a mismatch between the task size and the package size in the context of the Data Replication Framework (DRF) in SAP. This error typically occurs when the configuration for data replication tasks is not set up correctly, leading to issues in processing the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The task size defined in the system is smaller than the package size. This can happen if the settings for the data replication task are not aligned with the expected package size.
  Data Volume: If the volume of data being processed exceeds the defined limits, it can trigger this error.
  System Settings: Incorrect system settings or parameters related to data replication can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task and Package Size Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Data Replication Framework.
  Verify the settings for task size and package size.