How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK121 - Duration of Data Preparation before saving is &1 sec

/SMB/FKCHK121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 121

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK121 - Duration of Data Preparation before saving is &1 sec ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK121 Duration of Data Preparation before saving is &1 sec typically indicates that the data preparation process before saving a document (such as a financial document) is taking longer than expected. This can be a performance issue that may arise due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  High Volume of Data: If you are processing a large volume of data, it may take longer to prepare the data for saving.
  System Performance: The overall performance of the SAP system may be degraded due to high CPU usage, memory issues, or other resource constraints.
  Database Performance: Slow database performance can also lead to delays in data preparation. This could be due to locking issues, inefficient queries, or lack of database optimization.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user exits, or enhancements that are executed during the data preparation phase, they may be causing delays.
  Network Latency: If the SAP system is accessed