How To Fix BA353 - The same report &1 is already active as a background program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 353

• Message text: The same report &1 is already active as a background program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA353 - The same report &1 is already active as a background program ?

  The SAP error message BA353 indicates that a background job is already running for the same report that you are trying to execute. This can happen when a report is scheduled to run in the background, and you attempt to run it again while the first instance is still processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Execution: You are trying to execute a report that is already running in the background.
  Long-Running Jobs: The report may take a long time to complete, leading to attempts to run it again.
  Job Scheduling: The report might be scheduled to run at specific intervals, and you are trying to run it manually during that time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Check for any active jobs that are running the same report. You can filter by the report name or user.
  If you find an active job, you can either wait for it to complete or, if necessary, cancel it (if you have the appropriate permissions).
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If the job is running and you do not want to cancel it, simply wait for it to finish before attempting to run the report again.
  
  
  Schedule Jobs Appropriately: If you frequently need to run the report, consider scheduling it at different times or intervals to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Review Job Logs: If you suspect that the job is stuck or taking too long, review the job logs for any errors or issues that may be causing delays.
  
  
  Use Different Variants: If you need to run the report with different parameters, consider using different variants to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report you are running.
  
  
  Performance Considerations: If the report is known to take a long time, consider optimizing it or running it during off-peak hours.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA353 error and manage background job executions more effectively.