How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL041 - The two tables to be selected must be different (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: The two tables to be selected must be different (&1)

What causes this issue?

The worklist should be read generically from two tables. However, they
must be two different tables. You entered table &V1& for both the
<DS:DE.WLC_PRESELECT_PRIMARY_TABLE>Primary table</> and the
<DS:DE.WLC_PRESELECT_SECONDARY_TABLE>Secondary table</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check in <DS:TRAN.WLCPARC>Customizing</> for the report &V2& in which
of the two named fields the incorrect table has been entered and
correct the table name.
For further information on Customizing and how it works, see the report
documentation <DS:RE.RWLC_PROCESS_IN_PARALLEL>RWLC_PROCESS_IN_PARALLEL
</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL041 - The two tables to be selected must be different (&1) ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL041 indicates that there is an issue with a parallel processing operation where two tables that are supposed to be selected must be different, but they are not. This error typically arises in scenarios involving parallel processing or data selection where the system expects distinct tables for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the same table is specified for both selections in a parallel processing context. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the selection criteria.
  A programming error in ABAP code where the same table is referenced multiple times unintentionally.
  Misunderstanding of the requirements for the parallel processing operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria in your parallel processing configuration. Ensure that the two tables specified for selection are indeed different.
  
  
  Review ABAP Code: If you are working with custom ABAP code, check the logic where the tables are defined. Make