How To Fix BA173 - System has created new preprocessing job

BA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 173

• Message text: System has created new preprocessing job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA173 - System has created new preprocessing job ?

  The SAP error message BA173 ("System has created new preprocessing job") typically occurs in the context of batch processing or background jobs in SAP. This message indicates that the system has identified a need to create a new preprocessing job to handle certain tasks, often related to data processing or job scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Volume: The system may be processing a large volume of data, which exceeds the capacity of the current job.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that prevent the current job from completing in a timely manner.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) may lead to the creation of additional jobs to manage the workload.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or background processing settings can lead to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Job Status: Check the status of the newly created preprocessing job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring). Ensure that it is running as