How To Fix 1X154 - The processing is in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 154

• Message text: The processing is in the background

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X154 - The processing is in the background ?

  The SAP error message "1X154 The processing is in the background" typically indicates that a request or job has been submitted for background processing, and the system is currently processing it. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the operation you initiated is being handled in the background.
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Submission: The operation you attempted (like a report, data upload, or batch processing) has been submitted to run in the background rather than in the foreground.
  Long-Running Processes: The task may take a significant amount of time to complete, prompting the system to process it in the background to avoid blocking the user interface.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to handle certain types of requests in the background by default.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: You can check the status of the background job using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if it has completed successfully or if there are any issues.
  Wait for Completion: If the job is still processing, you may need to wait until it completes. You can refresh the job status periodically.
  Review Job Logs: If the job has completed but did not yield the expected results, review the job logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If you frequently encounter this message for certain tasks, consider adjusting the parameters or settings for those jobs to optimize their performance.
  Contact Support: If you believe the job is stuck or not processing as expected, you may need to contact your SAP Basis team or support for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  ST22: To check for dumps that may have occurred during processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to background processing.
  Performance Tuning: If background jobs are frequently taking too long, consider performance tuning of the underlying processes or database.
  
  In summary, the message "1X154 The processing is in the background" is generally a normal part of SAP's operation, indicating that a job is being processed in the background. Monitoring and managing background jobs effectively can help mitigate any issues related to this message.