How To Fix AREN103 - Message from background processing: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Message from background processing: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN103 - Message from background processing: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message AREN103, which states "Message from background processing: &1 &2," typically indicates that there is an issue related to background job processing in SAP. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific information about the job or the error that occurred.
  Cause:
  
  
  Job Failure: The background job may have failed due to various reasons such as:
  
  Insufficient authorization for the user executing the job.
  Errors in the ABAP program or report being executed.
  Resource issues, such as memory or database locks.
  Incorrect job scheduling or parameters.
  
  
  
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues, such as:
  
  Database connectivity problems.
  System performance issues leading to timeouts.
  Configuration errors in the job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Logs: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to view the job logs. Look for the specific job that generated the error and check the job log for detailed error messages.
  Analyze the log to identify the root cause of the failure.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the job and access the required data.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the error is related to an ABAP program, consider debugging the program to identify any coding issues or exceptions that may be causing the failure.
  
  
  
  Resource Monitoring: 
  
  Check system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) to ensure that the system is not under heavy load or facing resource constraints.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job: 
  
  If the issue was temporary, you may try to re-schedule the job after addressing any identified issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific program or transaction that is failing for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors.
  ST22: Analyze dump analysis if the job caused a runtime error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the AREN103 error message in SAP.