How To Fix WFRE_CON208 - missing parameter for parallel processing (Servergroup or package size)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFRE_CON - Messages for SAP R/3 to SAP F&R Connection

• Message number: 208

• Message text: missing parameter for parallel processing (Servergroup or package size)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON208 - missing parameter for parallel processing (Servergroup or package size) ?

  The SAP error message WFRE_CON208: missing parameter for parallel processing (Servergroup or package size) typically occurs in the context of workflow runtime when a workflow step is configured for parallel processing but the necessary parameters to control this parallelism are not properly set.
  
  Cause
  
  The workflow step or container is set up to execute in parallel processing mode.
  However, the required parameters to control the parallel processing are missing or not maintained.
  Specifically, either the Server Group or the Package Size parameter is not provided.
  These parameters are essential for the workflow runtime to distribute the workload correctly among available servers or to split the workload into manageable packages.
  
  
  Explanation of Parameters
  
  Server Group: Defines a group of application servers that can be used for parallel processing. The workflow runtime uses this to distribute tasks across multiple servers.
  Package Size: Defines the number of items or units to be processed in one batch or package during parallel processing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Identify the step that is configured for parallel processing.
  Check the step container or the step attributes for parameters related to parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Server Group or Package Size:
  
  If the step is set to run in parallel, ensure that either:
  
  A Server Group is assigned, or
  A Package Size is specified.
  
  
  These can be maintained in the step attributes or in the container elements that control the parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Server Group in SM61 or RZ12:
  
  Server groups are maintained in transaction SM61 or RZ12.
  Ensure that the server group exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Container or Step Logic:
  
  If the workflow logic dynamically determines the package size or server group, ensure that the logic correctly sets these parameters before the parallel processing step is triggered.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the workflow runtime environment might require specific settings for parallel processing.
  Check the workflow customizing or basis settings related to parallel processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is common when workflows are designed to process large volumes of data or multiple instances simultaneously.
  Proper configuration of parallel processing parameters improves performance and load distribution.
  If you do not intend to use parallel processing, disable it in the workflow step to avoid this error.
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to workflow parallel processing for detailed configuration steps.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WFRE_CON208: missing parameter for parallel processing (Servergroup or package size)
  
  
  Cause
  Parallel processing enabled but Server Group or Package Size parameter missing
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain Server Group or Package Size in workflow step/container; check server group setup
  
  
  Transactions
  SWDD (Workflow Builder), SM61 (Server Groups), RZ12 (Server Group Maintenance)
  
  
  Notes
  Disable parallel processing if not needed; ensure workflow logic sets parameters correctly
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the workflow step configuration or the context in which the error occurs.