How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS692 - Please select a 'package size' per job that is greater than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Please select a 'package size' per job that is greater than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS692 - Please select a 'package size' per job that is greater than 0 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_PROCESS692 – Please select a 'package size' per job that is greater than 0
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are trying to execute a process (often related to data distribution, data transfer, or background job processing) that requires specifying a "package size" or "batch size" parameter, but the value provided is zero or not set. The system expects a positive integer value greater than zero to determine how many records or units should be processed per job/package.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During data distribution or transfer jobs (e.g., ALE, IDoc processing, or data load jobs).
  When scheduling background jobs that process data in chunks.
  In scenarios where the process logic requires breaking down the workload into smaller packages for performance or resource management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a valid package size:
  
  Go to the job or process configuration screen where the package size is defined and enter a value greater than zero. For example, if the field is empty or zero, set it to a reasonable number like 100, 500, or 1000 depending on the volume of data and system performance.
  
  
  Check default values:
  
  If the package size is supposed to be defaulted by the system or a configuration, verify that the default value is set correctly in the customizing or parameter settings.
  
  
  Review job parameters:
  
  If the job is scheduled via a variant or a program parameter, ensure that the variant includes a valid package size.
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific processes have recommended package sizes or additional parameters that influence this setting.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The package size controls how many records are processed in one go, which helps in managing system load and avoiding timeouts or memory issues.
  Setting the package size too high might cause performance degradation or job failures.
  Setting it too low might increase the number of jobs and overhead.
  Always test with different package sizes to find the optimal value for your system.
  
  
  Example:
  If you are running a data distribution job and the package size field is empty or zero, enter a value like 500 and rerun the job.
  
  If you need more specific guidance, please provide the transaction code or process context where this error occurs.