How To Fix TU534 - Program terminated. Maximum runtime reached. Date &1 - time &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Program terminated. Maximum runtime reached. Date &1 - time &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU534 - Program terminated. Maximum runtime reached. Date &1 - time &2 ?

  The SAP error message TU534, which states "Program terminated. Maximum runtime reached. Date &1 - time &2," typically indicates that a background job or a report has exceeded the maximum allowed runtime set in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as inefficient code, large data volumes, or resource constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Long-Running Processes: The program may be processing a large amount of data or performing complex calculations that take longer than expected.
  Inefficient Code: The logic in the program may not be optimized, leading to longer execution times.
  System Resource Constraints: Limited CPU, memory, or I/O resources can slow down the execution of the program.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum runtime for background jobs may be set too low in the system configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Maximum Runtime:
  
  You can increase the maximum runtime for the specific job or for all background jobs in the system. This can be done in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or by adjusting the job settings in the job definition.
  To change the maximum runtime for a specific job, find the job in SM37, select it, and choose to change the job properties.
  
  
  
  Optimize the Program:
  
  Review the program code for inefficiencies. Look for loops, database accesses, or calculations that can be optimized.
  Use performance analysis tools like the Runtime Analysis (SE30) or SQL Trace (ST05) to identify bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Monitor system performance using transaction ST03N or SM66 to see if there are resource constraints.
  If necessary, consider increasing the hardware resources or optimizing the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If the job processes a large volume of data, consider breaking it into smaller batches to reduce the runtime for each individual job.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Schedule the job during off-peak hours when system load is lower to improve performance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SE30: Runtime Analysis
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or transaction that is causing the error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or transaction to understand its expected performance and any configuration settings that may affect its execution time.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the TU534 error and improve the performance of the affected program.