How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL036 - Maintain the type of additional parameter &1 for report &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Maintain the type of additional parameter &1 for report &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL036 - Maintain the type of additional parameter &1 for report &2 ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL036 typically occurs in the context of parallel processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with background jobs or parallel execution of reports. This error indicates that there is an issue with the additional parameters being passed to a report that is intended to run in parallel.
  Cause:
  The error message WLC_PARALLEL036 is triggered when the system detects that the type of an additional parameter for a report is not maintained correctly. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Parameter Type Mismatch: The type of the additional parameter does not match the expected type defined in the report.
  Missing Parameter Definition: The additional parameter may not be defined correctly in the report or in the job scheduling.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being passed to the report, such as incorrect data types or formats.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter Definitions:
  
  Go to the report definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Verify that the additional parameters are defined correctly with the appropriate data types.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  If the report is being executed as a background job, check the job scheduling settings (transaction SM37).
  Ensure that the parameters being passed to the job match the expected types and formats.
  
  
  
  Modify Report Logic:
  
  If you have access to the report's source code, review the logic that handles the additional parameters.
  Ensure that the parameters are being processed correctly and that any type conversions are handled appropriately.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Parameters:
  
  Try running the report with different sets of parameters to identify if a specific parameter is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report to understand the expected parameters and their types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a standard SAP report.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific report or parallel processing.
  Debugging: If you have development access, you can debug the report to see how parameters are being handled during execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WLC_PARALLEL036 error in your SAP system.