How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE217 - Creation of material &1 is taking too long; search again later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Creation of material &1 is taking too long; search again later

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE217: Creation of material &1 is taking too long; search again later
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs during the material creation process in SAP when the system takes an unusually long time to complete the creation of a material master record. The delay can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  System Performance Issues: High system load or insufficient resources (CPU, memory, database locks) causing slow processing.
  Background Jobs or Batch Processes: Other jobs running simultaneously that lock or slow down material master tables.
  Database Locks: Locks on material master tables (e.g., MARA, MBEW) due to other transactions or processes.
  Custom Enhancements or User Exits: Custom code or BAdIs triggered during material creation that are inefficient or causing delays.
  Network Latency: Slow network communication between the SAP GUI and the application server.
  Large Number of Material Views: Creating material with many views or complex data can increase processing time.
  Indexing or Table Maintenance: Ongoing database indexing or table maintenance activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve or mitigate this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Performance:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps.
  Use SM50/SM66 to monitor work processes and identify long-running processes.
  Use ST03N or STAD to analyze system workload and response times.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on material master tables.
  If locks exist, investigate the locking transaction and wait or terminate if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check SM37 for running jobs that might be impacting performance.
  Schedule heavy jobs during off-peak hours.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  Review any user exits, BAdIs, or enhancements triggered during material creation.
  Optimize or temporarily disable custom code to test if it improves performance.
  
  
  
  Database and Network:
  
  Coordinate with BASIS/DBA team to check database performance and network latency.
  Ensure database statistics and indexes are up to date.
  
  
  
  Retry Later:
  
  As the message suggests, wait and try the material creation again later when the system load is lower.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing system logs and traces.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  SM50/SM66 – Work Process Overview
  ST22 – Dump Analysis
  ST03N – Workload Analysis
  SM37 – Job Monitoring
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MBEW – Material Valuation
  MVKE – Sales Data for Material
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to performance issues during material creation.
  Example search terms: "WSD_MESSAGE217", "material creation slow", "material master performance".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about your system environment or specific scenario, I can help tailor the troubleshooting steps further.