How To Fix WRPLCHK000 - Enter maximum number of processes to run for parallel processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRPLCHK - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Enter maximum number of processes to run for parallel processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRPLCHK000 - Enter maximum number of processes to run for parallel processing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRPLCHK000 Enter maximum number of processes to run for parallel processing
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you are trying to execute a parallel processing job or report in SAP, but the system requires you to specify the maximum number of parallel processes (background jobs) that should run simultaneously. The system needs this input to manage resources and avoid overloading the system.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Running reports or programs that support parallel processing (e.g., report variants, batch jobs).
  When the program or job is designed to split the workload into multiple parallel processes.
  The parameter for the maximum number of parallel processes has not been set or is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this message, you need to:
  
  
  Enter the maximum number of parallel processes when prompted by the system. This number defines how many parallel background processes will be started.
  
  
  Choose an appropriate number based on your system capacity and workload. For example:
  
  If your system has multiple work processes available, you can enter a higher number.
  If unsure, start with a small number (e.g., 2 or 3) and increase if needed.
  
  
  
  Check the program/job documentation to see if there is a recommended number of parallel processes.
  
  
  Adjust system parameters if necessary:
  
  Ensure that the number of background work processes in your SAP system is sufficient to handle the parallel jobs.
  You can check and adjust the number of background work processes in transaction RZ12.
  
  
  
  If the prompt appears unexpectedly:
  
  Verify if the variant or job scheduling parameters are correctly maintained.
  Check if the program or report has been customized or modified to require this input.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37 - Monitor background jobs.
  SM50 / SM66 - Work process overview.
  RZ12 - Configure background work processes.
  The program or report you are running may have its own selection screen or variant where this parameter is set.
  
  
  
  Parallel Processing in SAP:
  
  SAP allows splitting large jobs into smaller parallel jobs to improve performance.
  The maximum number of parallel processes controls how many jobs run simultaneously.
  Overloading the system with too many parallel jobs can degrade performance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP program documentation or OSS notes related to the specific report or job you are running.
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide guidance on recommended parallel processing settings.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: System requires you to specify the max number of parallel processes for a parallel job.
  Solution: Enter an appropriate number of parallel processes when prompted.
  Check: System capacity, background work processes, and program/job documentation.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider consulting your SAP Basis team or checking SAP Notes for the specific program you are running.