How To Fix 6A142 - Background processing only possible with job definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Background processing only possible with job definition

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out the current report (&V1&) in the background.

System Response

This is possible, but only if you define a corresponding job.

How to fix this error?

To do this, proceed as follows:
In the selection screen of this report, fill all fields with the
necessary values and then save it in a variant.
To define a job, specify "&V1&" as the program name and enter the name
of your variant (execution without a variant is not possible).
Specify the start date you require and save the job.
Processing then occurs in the background on the specified date (->
<DS:TRAN.SM36>Define background job</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A142 - Background processing only possible with job definition ?

  The SAP error message 6A142 indicates that background processing is only possible with a job definition. This error typically occurs when you attempt to execute a background job without properly defining it in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a job definition to execute tasks in the background. If you try to run a program or transaction in the background without specifying a job definition, the system will not know how to handle the request, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you have defined a background job correctly. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Define a Background Job:
  
  Go to transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Enter a job name and provide a description.
  Specify the job class and the target server if necessary.
  Add the steps for the job by clicking on the "Step" button.
  In the "Step" dialog, specify the program or transaction you want to run in the background.
  Set the necessary parameters and variants if required.
  Save the job definition.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  After defining the job, you can schedule it by clicking on the "Start Condition" button.
  Set the start time and frequency for the job execution.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  You can monitor the job status using transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to ensure that it runs successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background processing and job scheduling.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute background jobs in SAP. If the problem persists, consider checking for any system-specific configurations or consulting with your SAP Basis team for further assistance.