How To Fix WSTI_CALC011 - Task for parallel processing could not be started (error number: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Task for parallel processing could not be started (error number: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC011 - Task for parallel processing could not be started (error number: &) ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_CALC011
  
  Text: Task for parallel processing could not be started (error number: &)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to start a parallel processing task (background job or work process) but fails. The error number (&) provides a specific code indicating the reason for the failure. Common causes include:
  
  Insufficient work processes: No free dialog or background work processes are available to start the parallel task.
  System resource limitations: CPU, memory, or other system resources are constrained.
  Incorrect configuration: Parallel processing parameters or batch job settings are not properly configured.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have the necessary authorizations to start the task.
  Technical problems: Issues with the dispatcher, enqueue server, or communication problems between application servers.
  Lock or enqueue problems: Locks preventing the task from starting.
  Operating system or network issues: Problems at the OS level or network connectivity issues between servers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the error number (&):
  
  Look up the specific error number in the system logs or SAP Notes to get more detailed information.
  
  
  Check work process availability:  
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor work processes.  
  Ensure there are free dialog or background work processes available.
  
  
  
  Review system resources:  
  
  Check CPU and memory usage on the application server.  
  If resources are low, consider increasing them or redistributing the load.
  
  
  
  Check parallel processing configuration:  
  
  Review settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant module.  
  Verify batch job and parallel processing parameters.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user or process starting the task has the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review system logs:  
  
  Use SM21 to check system logs for related errors.  
  Check developer traces (transaction ST11) for more details.
  
  
  
  Check enqueue and lock status:  
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks that might block the task.  
  Use SM13 to check update requests.
  
  
  
  Restart dispatcher or application server:  
  
  If dispatcher or work processes are stuck, consider restarting them.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to error message WSTI_CALC011 and the specific error number.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions: SM50, SM66, SM21, SM12, SM13, ST11  
  SAP Notes: Search for "WSTI_CALC011" on SAP ONE Support Launchpad  
  Parallel Processing: SAP uses parallel processing to improve performance by distributing workload across multiple work processes or servers. Proper configuration and resource availability are critical.  
  Background Jobs: Parallel tasks are often started as background jobs; check job logs in SM37.
  
  
  If you provide the specific error number (&), I can help you with more precise troubleshooting steps.