How To Fix WXP056 - Too many temporary programs generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Too many temporary programs generated

What causes this issue?

Too many temporary programs have been generated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Save your data and start the transaction again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP056 - Too many temporary programs generated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP056 - Too many temporary programs generated
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the number of temporary programs generated in the SAP system exceeds a certain threshold. Temporary programs are created dynamically by the SAP runtime environment, for example, when executing certain ABAP code constructs like dynamic SELECT statements, generated reports, or during debugging sessions.
  The system limits the number of temporary programs to avoid excessive memory consumption and performance degradation. When this limit is reached, the system issues the WXP056 warning.
  
  Detailed Explanation:
  
  Temporary programs are generated during runtime for various purposes such as:
  
  Dynamic code execution
  Debugging
  Runtime-generated reports or forms
  
  
  These programs are stored in the SAP database and are reused if the same dynamic code is executed again.
  Over time, if many different dynamic programs are generated and not cleaned up, the number of temporary programs can grow very large.
  The system parameter controlling the maximum number of temporary programs is exceeded, triggering this warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Clean up temporary programs:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to delete old temporary programs.
  Alternatively, use report RSWBO004 (Program Cleanup) to delete temporary programs.
  You can also use transaction WBC_DELETE_TEMP_PROGS (if available) to delete temporary programs.
  
  
  
  Adjust system parameters:
  
  Check and possibly increase the parameter controlling the maximum number of temporary programs.
  The relevant profile parameter is usually abap/heap_area_dia or related memory parameters, but the exact parameter for temporary programs limit is not always exposed.
  Consult SAP Notes or Basis team for system-specific tuning.
  
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  Analyze custom ABAP programs or user exits that generate many temporary programs dynamically.
  Optimize dynamic code to reduce the number of temporary programs generated.
  Avoid unnecessary dynamic code generation or excessive use of dynamic SELECTs or dynamic reports.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to temporary program generation.
  Example SAP Note: 000123456 (hypothetical) - "Too many temporary programs generated - cleanup and tuning"
  Contact SAP Support if the problem persists after cleanup and tuning.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE38 / SE80: For program management and deletion.
  Report RSWBO004: Cleanup of temporary programs.
  SAP Basis Team: For system parameter tuning and memory management.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on temporary programs and dynamic code execution.
  SAP Notes: Search for WXP056 or temporary program cleanup.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Excessive number of temporary programs generated dynamically, exceeding system limits.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning WXP056 issued; potential performance and memory issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Clean up temporary programs, optimize dynamic code, adjust system parameters if needed.
  
  
  Tools
  SE38, SE80, RSWBO004, WBC_DELETE_TEMP_PROGS, SAP Notes.
  
  
  Prevention
  Regular cleanup, code optimization, monitoring system limits.
  
  
  
  
  If you need specific commands or steps to delete temporary programs or check system parameters, please let me know!