How To Fix WS_TOOL140 - Process was terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Process was terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL140 - Process was terminated ?

  The SAP error message WS_TOOL140: Process was terminated typically indicates that a background or dialog process in the SAP system was unexpectedly terminated. This can happen due to various reasons such as system resource issues, program errors, or external factors affecting the process execution.
  
  Cause
  
  Program or Runtime Errors: The process running a particular task encountered an unhandled exception or runtime error causing it to terminate.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory, CPU overload, or other system resource constraints can cause processes to be killed by the operating system or SAP kernel.
  Timeouts: The process exceeded the allowed runtime or dialog timeout settings.
  Manual Termination: The process was manually terminated by an administrator or due to system shutdown/restart.
  Kernel or OS Level Issues: Problems at the SAP kernel or operating system level, such as segmentation faults or OS signals (e.g., kill signals).
  Lock or Deadlock Situations: The process was waiting on a lock or deadlock and was terminated to resolve the situation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for short dumps that might indicate the cause of the termination.
  Check OS-level logs for any kill signals or resource issues.
  
  
  
  Analyze Work Process Trace
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor work processes.
  Check the developer trace files (dev_w* files) for detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources
  
  Verify memory and CPU usage on the application server.
  Check if any OS-level resource limits (ulimits) are being hit.
  Increase resources if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Timeout Settings
  
  Check and adjust dialog and background process timeout parameters if the process is timing out.
  Parameters like rdisp/max_wprun_time (max work process runtime) can be reviewed.
  
  
  
  Debug or Fix Program Errors
  
  If a specific program or transaction causes the termination, debug the program to find the root cause.
  Apply SAP Notes or patches if the issue is due to known bugs.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Deadlocks
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries.
  Resolve any deadlocks or long-held locks.
  
  
  
  SAP Support
  
  If the issue persists and is not clear from logs or dumps, raise an SAP OSS message with detailed logs and dumps.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors (Short Dumps)
  SM50 - Work Process Overview
  SM66 - Global Work Process Overview
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS_TOOL140 or process termination errors.
  Check for kernel patches or updates if the issue is kernel-related.
  
  
  
  SAP Kernel and OS:
  
  Ensure the SAP kernel is up to date.
  Check OS-level configurations and limits.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Program errors, resource issues, timeouts, manual termination, kernel/OS problems
  
  
  Solution
  Check logs/dumps, analyze traces, verify resources, adjust timeouts, debug programs
  
  
  Tools
  SM21, ST22, SM50, SM66, SM12, OS logs
  
  
  Further Help
  SAP Notes, SAP Support, kernel updates
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when the error occurs, specific transaction or program), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.