How To Fix STW_OL013 - Session could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STW_OL - Messages of the Object Layer (Stream Work Library)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Session could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STW_OL013 - Session could not be created ?

  The SAP error message STW_OL013, which indicates that a session could not be created, typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or when trying to establish a connection to an SAP system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to allow new sessions. This could be due to limitations set in the system profile or configuration settings.
  
  
  User Session Limits: The user may have reached the maximum number of allowed sessions. SAP systems often have a limit on how many sessions a single user can have open at one time.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a new session.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the client and the SAP server, preventing the session from being established.
  
  
  Resource Limitations: The SAP server may be experiencing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent it from creating new sessions.
  
  
  System Lock: The system might be in a locked state due to maintenance or other administrative tasks.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Sessions: Verify how many sessions the user currently has open. If the limit is reached, close some sessions or ask the administrator to increase the limit.
  
  
  Review System Configuration: Check the SAP system profile parameters (e.g., rdisp/max_wprun_time, rdisp/wp_no_dia) to ensure that they are set correctly to allow for new sessions.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create a session. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting: Check the network connection between the client and the SAP server. Ensure that there are no firewalls or network issues blocking the connection.
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor system performance and resource usage. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or increasing resources.
  
  
  Check for System Locks: Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check if there are any locks that might be preventing new sessions from being created.
  
  
  Restart the SAP Instance: If the issue persists and is not resolved by the above steps, consider restarting the SAP instance, but ensure that this is done during a maintenance window to avoid disrupting users.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to STW_OL013 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) for further diagnostics.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.