How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS691 - Please select a number of parallel jobs that is greater than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Please select a number of parallel jobs that is greater than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS691 - Please select a number of parallel jobs that is greater than 0 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS691:
  
  SAP Error Message: WGDS_PROCESS691
  Text: Please select a number of parallel jobs that is greater than 0
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to start a process or job in SAP (often related to background processing, data distribution, or workflow) and the system expects you to specify the number of parallel jobs (parallel processing threads) to run simultaneously. However, the value entered is either zero or not specified, which is invalid.
  In other words, the system requires a positive integer greater than zero to determine how many parallel jobs should be executed, but the input is missing or set to zero.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When scheduling or configuring parallel processing jobs in SAP (e.g., in ALE distribution, workflow processing, or background job scheduling).
  When using transaction codes or programs that require parallel job execution parameters.
  During configuration or execution of distribution models or data transfer processes where parallelism is configurable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a valid number of parallel jobs:
  
  When prompted, enter a number greater than zero for the number of parallel jobs.
  For example, enter 1 or 2 or any positive integer depending on your system capacity and requirements.
  
  
  
  Check the input screen or selection parameters:
  
  Ensure that the field for the number of parallel jobs is not left blank or zero.
  If the field is defaulted to zero, manually change it to a positive number.
  
  
  
  Review job configuration:
  
  If this is part of a scheduled job or background process, review the job parameters in transaction SM36 or the relevant configuration screen.
  Adjust the parallel processing settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or Basis team:
  
  If unsure about the optimal number of parallel jobs, consult your SAP Basis team or system administrator.
  The number of parallel jobs should be set considering system resources and workload.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Parallel jobs allow SAP to process multiple tasks simultaneously, improving performance and throughput.
  Setting the number of parallel jobs to zero effectively disables parallel processing, which is not allowed in this context.
  The optimal number of parallel jobs depends on system hardware, workload, and SAP system configuration.
  This error message is a validation check to prevent invalid job configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WGDS_PROCESS691
  
  
  Meaning
  Number of parallel jobs must be > 0
  
  
  Cause
  Parallel jobs parameter is zero or empty
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a positive integer (>0) for parallel jobs
  
  
  Related Transactions
  Job scheduling (SM36), ALE distribution, workflow processing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.