How To Fix 42860 - Checks started in the background

42860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Checks started in the background

What causes this issue?

The selected checks were started in the background.

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?

To display the results of the checks, choose <LS>Display result</> in
the initial screen of the SAP Knowledge Warehouse.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42860 - Checks started in the background ?

  The SAP error message "42860 Checks started in the background" typically indicates that a process or check has been initiated in the background, and the system is informing the user that they will need to wait for the background job to complete before they can proceed with their tasks. This message is often seen in scenarios involving data validation, batch processing, or when certain checks are required before a transaction can be finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing: The system is designed to handle certain checks or processes in the background to avoid blocking the user interface. This can happen during data uploads, validations, or when executing certain transactions that require extensive processing.
  Long-Running Processes: The checks may take a significant amount of time due to the volume of data or complexity of the operations being performed.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may dictate that specific checks or processes are always run in