How To Fix 5W347 - Background task & & does not need to be identified as a general task

5W347 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Background task & & does not need to be identified as a general task

What causes this issue?

Background tasks are generally performed without an agent (as batch
jobs). For this reason, they do not need to be identified as a general
task.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W347 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W347 typically indicates that a background task is being processed in a way that is not aligned with the system's expectations for task identification. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to job scheduling or background processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Job Configuration: The background job may not be configured correctly, leading the system to believe that it does not need to be identified as a general task.
  Job Status Issues: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be processed as a general task.
  System Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that dictate how background tasks should be handled, and the current job may not comply with these settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the job as a general task.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the configuration of the background