How To Fix W_PARA004 - Number of objects per task is 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_PARA - Messages for Parallel Processing Variants

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Number of objects per task is 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_PARA004 - Number of objects per task is 0 ?

  The SAP error message W_PARA004 indicates that the number of objects per task is set to zero. This typically occurs in the context of parallel processing in SAP, where the system is trying to execute tasks in parallel but finds that there are no objects to process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The parameter for the number of objects per task may have been incorrectly set to zero in the configuration settings.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for processing, which leads to the system attempting to process zero objects.
  Job Definition: The job or task that is being executed may not have been defined correctly, leading to no objects being assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for customizing).
  Look for the settings related to parallel processing and ensure that the parameter for the number of objects per task is set to a valid number greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Review Job Definition:
  
  If you are running a background job, check the job definition to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is supposed to process data.
  Ensure that the selection criteria for the job are correct and that there are indeed objects available for processing.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Verify that there is data available for the task you are trying to execute. If there are no records to process, the system will not be able to execute the task.
  You can run a test query or report to check if the expected data exists.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the job or task to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (to monitor jobs), SM21 (to check system logs), and ST22 (for dumps).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or the code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to parallel processing and job scheduling for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.