How To Fix SRT_CORE256 - Wait for Update Task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_CORE - Nachrichtenklasse für SOAP Runtime

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Wait for Update Task

What causes this issue?

Message was issued in a Logical Unit Work containing also a function
module running in Update Task. The processing of this message has
therefore to wait until the Update Task is finished.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Click on "Queue Status" to run transaction SM13 for checking the Update
Task.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_CORE256 - Wait for Update Task ?

  The SAP error message SRT_CORE256: Wait for Update Task typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration technologies, particularly when dealing with the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) systems. This error indicates that a request is waiting for an update task to complete, which can lead to performance issues or delays in processing.
  Causes:
  
  Long-running Update Tasks: If an update task is taking too long to complete, it can cause other requests to wait, leading to this error.
  Deadlocks: There may be a deadlock situation where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release resources.
  Database Locking: If the database is locked due to a long-running transaction, it can prevent other tasks from proceeding.
  High Load: A high volume of requests or insufficient system resources can lead to delays in processing update tasks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system or in the integration settings can lead to