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How To Fix WB2BW020 - Termination because time exceeded: &1 documents processed


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WB2BW -

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: Termination because time exceeded: &1 documents processed

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  • What causes this issue?

    The latest possible termination time you entered has been reached.

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

    System Response

    The last document processed was number &V3&.

    How to fix this error?

    You can continue to run the program:
    Enter run name &V2&.
    Delete the flag <LS>New Run</>.
    Enter the remaining selection criteria (for example, sales organization)
    and, if available, use a selection variant.
    The system determines which documents still have to be processed.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2BW020 - Termination because time exceeded: &1 documents processed ?

    The SAP error message WB2BW020 indicates that a process has been terminated because it exceeded the allowed time limit while processing a specified number of documents. This typically occurs in batch processing jobs or data transfer processes where the system has a predefined time limit to complete the task.

    Cause:

    1. Long Processing Time: The processing of the documents is taking longer than expected, which could be due to various reasons such as:

      • Large volume of data being processed.
      • Inefficient processing logic or algorithms.
      • Resource contention or system performance issues.
      • Locks on database tables that are being accessed.
    2. System Configuration: The timeout settings in the system may be too strict for the volume of data being processed.

    3. Background Job Settings: If the job is running in the background, it may have a time limit set that is too low for the amount of data being processed.

    Solution:

    1. Increase Time Limit:

      • You can adjust the time limit for the job in the job scheduling settings. This can be done in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Job Scheduling) by modifying the job parameters.
    2. Optimize Processing Logic:

      • Review the code or logic that processes the documents to identify any inefficiencies. This may involve optimizing SQL queries, reducing the number of records processed in a single run, or breaking down the job into smaller chunks.
    3. Monitor System Performance:

      • Check system performance metrics to identify any bottlenecks. This includes CPU usage, memory usage, and database performance. Tools like ST03N (Workload Analysis) can help in identifying performance issues.
    4. Check for Locks:

      • Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables that might be causing delays in processing.
    5. Batch Size Adjustment:

      • If applicable, consider adjusting the batch size of the documents being processed to ensure that each batch completes within the time limit.
    6. Review Background Job Configuration:

      • Ensure that the background job is configured correctly, including the priority and the resources allocated to it.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • SM37: Job Monitoring
      • SM36: Job Scheduling
      • ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any short dumps related to the job)
      • SM12: Lock Entries
      • ST03N: Workload Analysis
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on performance tuning.

    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to batch processing and performance tuning for additional insights.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WB2BW020 error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.

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