How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL008 - Reading of selection options for report &1 led to error code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WLC_PARALLEL - Load Distribution and External Parallel Processing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Reading of selection options for report &1 led to error code &2

What causes this issue?

The selection options and parameters for the report &V1& should be read
(with the function module SELOPT_AND_PARAMS). The system still
determined, however, that
CASE '&V2&'
WHEN '1'
the report &V1& does not exist (this was checked previously and
would be an internal error in this case)
WHEN '2'
&V1& is not a report, it is a subroutine pool.
WHEN '3'
Problems occurred loading the program
WHEN OTHERS
an unknown/other error occurred.
ENDCASE

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL008 - Reading of selection options for report &1 led to error code &2 ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL008 indicates that there was an issue when reading selection options for a report, which resulted in an error code. This error typically occurs in the context of parallel processing in SAP, particularly when using background jobs or parallel processing for report execution.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Selection Options: The selection options provided for the report may be incorrect or not compatible with the report's expected input.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the report is trying to access, such as missing or corrupted data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute the report.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how reports are executed in parallel.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as memory problems, system overload, or bugs in the report code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Selection Options: Review the selection options you are using for the report. Ensure they are valid and correctly formatted.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data and execute the report.
  Check for Data Issues: Investigate the underlying data for any inconsistencies or corruption that may be causing the error.
  Monitor System Performance: Check the system performance and resource utilization. If the system is overloaded, consider scheduling the report to run during off-peak hours.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the report to identify where the error is occurring. Look for any specific error codes or messages that may provide more context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM37 to check the status of background jobs and see if there are any additional error messages or logs associated with the job that failed.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report you are trying to run, as it may provide insights into expected selection options and known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message WLC_PARALLEL008 effectively.