How To Fix AUTH_WIZ008 - No data passed to the background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTH_WIZ - Authorization Wizard

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No data passed to the background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTH_WIZ008 - No data passed to the background job ?

  The SAP error message AUTH_WIZ008 indicates that no data was passed to the background job when attempting to execute a report or transaction in the background. This error typically arises in scenarios where a background job is expected to process data but is unable to do so due to missing or incomplete input parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The job may not have been configured with the necessary selection criteria or parameters required for execution.
  Incorrect Job Configuration: The background job might not be set up correctly, leading to a lack of data being passed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the job.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available that meets the selection criteria specified for the job.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the background job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Ensure that all necessary selection parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  If the job is based on a report, check the selection screen of the report to ensure that valid selection criteria are provided.
  Make sure that the criteria will yield data when the job runs.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user who scheduled the job. Ensure they have the necessary permissions to execute the job and access the required data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze any authorization issues after the job execution.
  
  
  
  Test the Report/Transaction:
  
  Manually execute the report or transaction in the foreground with the same parameters to ensure that it returns data as expected.
  If it does not return data, adjust the selection criteria accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that there is data in the system that meets the criteria specified for the job. If the data is not available, the job will not have anything to process.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to AUTH_WIZ008.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background job processing and report execution to ensure best practices are followed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AUTH_WIZ008 error and implement the appropriate solution.