How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL053 - Report contains no selection options, therefore no parallel processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Report contains no selection options, therefore no parallel processing

What causes this issue?

You want to parallel process the report &V1& externally. The report
does not contain any selection options with which the worklist can be
distributed among parallel jobs (the existing parameters are possibly
not suited to this).

System Response

External parallel processing cannot be carried out using transaction
WLCPAR.

How to fix this error?

Read the documentation on the reports
<DS:RE.RWLC_PROCESS_IN_PARALLEL>RWLC_PROCESS_IN_PARALLEL</> and
<DS:RE.RWLC_REPORT_IN_PARALLEL>RWLC_REPORT_IN_PARALLEL</> to find out
more about the prerequisites for external parallel processing.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL053 - Report contains no selection options, therefore no parallel processing ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL053 indicates that the report you are trying to execute does not have any selection options defined, which means that it cannot be executed in parallel processing mode. This is typically encountered when using the SAP background processing or parallel processing features.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Options: The report does not have any selection criteria defined. Parallel processing requires selection options to divide the workload into multiple processes.
  Report Design: The report may be designed in such a way that it does not support parallel execution, either due to the way it is coded or the nature of the data it processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the report from being executed in parallel.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Options: Ensure that the report has selection options defined. If you are the developer or have access to the report's code, you can modify it to include selection criteria.
  Modify Report: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the report to include selection options that allow for parallel processing. This may involve adding parameters or filters that can be used to segment the data.
  Run in Single Mode: If parallel processing is not essential for your use case, you can run the report in single processing mode. This can be done by simply executing the report without any parallel processing settings.
  Consult Documentation: Check the documentation for the specific report to see if there are any known limitations or requirements for parallel processing.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a standard SAP report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Parallel Processing in SAP: Parallel processing is a feature in SAP that allows multiple instances of a report to run simultaneously, improving performance for large data sets.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to background processing (e.g., SM37 for monitoring jobs).
  Performance Tuning: If performance is a concern, consider other performance tuning techniques, such as optimizing the report logic or database queries.
  
  By addressing the lack of selection options, you should be able to resolve the WLC_PARALLEL053 error and enable parallel processing for your report.