How To Fix 5W310 - Background task &1 &2 needs no agent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Background task &1 &2 needs no agent

What causes this issue?

Background tasks are generally carried out without an agent as
batch jobs. Consequently, such tasks never have agents.

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 5W310 - Background task &1 &2 needs no agent ?

  The SAP error message 5W310 indicates that a background task does not require an agent to execute. This message typically arises in the context of background processing in SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Background Processing framework.
  Cause:
  The error message 5W310 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Task Configuration: The background job or task is configured in such a way that it does not require an agent. This could be due to the job being set to run on a specific server or instance that does not require an agent.
  Agent Assignment: The job might have been assigned to an agent that is not necessary for its execution, or the system is unable to find a suitable agent for the job.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that dictate how background jobs are processed, leading to this message being triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 5W310, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the background job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Ensure that the job is set up correctly and that it is not unnecessarily assigned to an agent.
  
  
  
  Review Agent Settings:
  
  Check the agent settings in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) to ensure that the agents are correctly configured and available.
  If the job does not require an agent, you may need to adjust the job settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  System Parameters:
  
  Review the system parameters related to background processing. You can check parameters in transaction RZ10 (Profile Parameters) or RZ11 (Maintain Profile Parameters).
  Ensure that the parameters related to background processing and job scheduling are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to background processing and job scheduling for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  RZ10: Profile Parameters
  RZ11: Maintain Profile Parameters
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.