How To Fix /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR016 - &1 Job(s) for generation of IDoc(s) submitted in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 Job(s) for generation of IDoc(s) submitted in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR016 - &1 Job(s) for generation of IDoc(s) submitted in background ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR016 indicates that jobs for the generation of IDocs have been submitted in the background. This message typically arises in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there are issues related to IDoc generation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Submission: The error message itself is not necessarily an error but an informational message indicating that jobs have been submitted to generate IDocs in the background. This can happen if the system is processing a large volume of data or if there are delays in processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the AIF settings or IDoc processing settings that lead to the need for background job submissions.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance bottlenecks, it may lead to the submission of background jobs for IDoc generation.
  Data Volume: High data volume can trigger the system to handle IDoc generation in the