How To Fix 0M247 - Background process '&1' could not be started.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Background process '&1' could not be started.

What causes this issue?

Report SAPRUPGM is probably not available.

System Response

The background process cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Please check the background prozess' log (SM37).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M247 - Background process '&1' could not be started. ?

  The SAP error message "0M247 Background process '&1' could not be started" typically indicates that there is an issue with starting a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to start the process.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the background job from starting.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, CPU) which can prevent new background processes from being initiated.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that are preventing the new job from starting.
  Background Processing Settings: The background processing settings in the SAP system may not be configured correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the application server or database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why the job could not be started. Use transaction SM37 to view job logs.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST06 (OS monitoring) to check if the system is running low on resources. If so, consider optimizing resource usage or increasing system capacity.
  Check Background Job Configuration: Review the background job configuration in transaction SM36 to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Review Job Scheduling: Check for any conflicts with other jobs that may be scheduled at the same time. You can use transaction SM37 to see the status of other jobs.
  Restart Background Processing: If there are persistent issues, consider restarting the background processing by using transaction SM50 to check the status of the work processes and SM66 for global monitoring.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  ST02: Tune Buffers
  ST06: Operating System Monitor
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any logs or screenshots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.