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

0M247 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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