How To Fix WS_MASS003 - &: monitoring period has expired

WS_MASS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &: monitoring period has expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS003 - &: monitoring period has expired ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS_MASS003: Monitoring period has expired
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP systems when the monitoring period for a particular process or job has expired. Specifically, it is related to the Workload Scheduling (WS) or Mass Processing framework where certain monitoring or execution windows are defined. When the system tries to execute or monitor a job/process outside the allowed monitoring period, it triggers this error.
  In other words, the system has a predefined monitoring period (time frame) during which it expects certain jobs or processes to run or be monitored. If the current time is beyond this period, the system refuses to proceed and throws the WS_MASS003 error.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  In Workload Scheduling (WS) or Mass Processing scenarios.
  When using SAP tools or transactions that involve batch job monitoring or mass job execution.
  In background job monitoring or mass job scheduling frameworks.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Monitoring Period Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the monitoring period for the