How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND096 - Error during start of a parallel task

WES_OUTBOUND096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Error during start of a parallel task

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during start of a parallel task with the return code
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Meaning of the error codes:
1 = System error
2 = Communication error
3 = Error during resource assignment
128 = Application error
255 = RFC not started

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

The following error message contains more detailed information on the
error.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WES_OUTBOUND096 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND096 - Error during start of a parallel task
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems when a parallel task (such as a background job or a parallel process in a workflow) fails to start properly. The reasons can include:
  
  System resource constraints: Insufficient work processes or background jobs available to start the parallel task.
  Incorrect configuration: Parallel processing settings or task definitions might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization issues: The user or process starting the task lacks necessary authorizations.
  Technical issues: Problems with the communication between SAP components or with the task scheduler.
  Locking or synchronization problems: The task cannot start because of locks or dependencies on other tasks.
  Transport or patch inconsistencies: Missing notes or inconsistent system states after upgrades or transports.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WES_OUTBOUND096 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Verify that there are enough dialog and background work processes available.
  Use