How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK116 - Duration of Data Preparation is &1 sec

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Duration of Data Preparation is &1 sec

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK116 - Duration of Data Preparation is &1 sec ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK116 Duration of Data Preparation is &1 sec typically indicates that the duration of data preparation for a specific process (often related to financial transactions or data processing) has exceeded a predefined threshold. This message is part of the SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA systems, particularly in the context of financial checks or validations.
  Cause:
  
  Long Processing Time: The data preparation phase is taking longer than expected, which could be due to a large volume of data being processed, inefficient queries, or system performance issues.
  System Performance: The underlying hardware or database performance may be inadequate, leading to slow data processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not optimized for the current workload or data volume.
  Locks or Contention: Other processes may be locking resources, causing delays in data preparation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Performance Tuning:
  
  Analyze the performance of the database and optimize queries that are taking too long.
  Consider indexing tables that are frequently accessed during the data preparation phase.
  Review and optimize the configuration settings for the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Increase Resources:
  
  If the system is under heavy load, consider upgrading hardware resources (CPU, RAM, etc.) or optimizing the database server.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If applicable, break down large data processing tasks into smaller batches to reduce the load on the system.
  
  
  
  Monitoring and Analysis:
  
  Use SAP's performance monitoring tools to identify bottlenecks in the data preparation process.
  Check for any locks or contention issues that may be affecting performance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific error message for any additional recommendations or patches.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is impacting business operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in monitoring and analyzing performance (e.g., ST22 for dumps, SM21 for system logs).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to performance issues or specific error messages that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any related errors or warnings that could provide context to the performance issue.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to mitigate the error and improve the performance of the data preparation process in your SAP system.