How To Fix BL267 - Long run task detected; start/continue in background

BL267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Long run task detected; start/continue in background

What causes this issue?

It can take a long time to delete a large number of application logs. We
therefore recommend that you use background jobs to delete large numbers
of logs.

System Response

A task with a long running time was detected. Continue in background
immediately Use the option ? Schedule background jobs?.

How to fix this error?

You can schedule background jobs to delete logs as follows:
Parallel jobs: On the selection screen, choose the option "Schedule
Background Jobs". The names of the jobs have the pattern DEL_APP_LOGS_
<(><<)>date><(><<)>time>_<(><<)>sequential number>. Each job edits a
fixed number of logs, which can be modified in expert mode.
Using transaction SM36 for the program SBAL_DELETE
Choosing "Program" -> "Schedule Background Job" in the menu

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL267 - Details

• The SAP error message BL267 indicates that a long-running task has been detected, and the system is suggesting that the task should be started or continued in the background. This typically occurs when a process takes longer than expected to complete, which can happen for various reasons, such as data volume, system performance issues, or inefficient processing logic.
  Causes:
  
  Long Processing Time: The task may involve processing a large volume of data or complex calculations that exceed the time limits for foreground processing.
  System Performance: The SAP system may be experiencing performance issues due to high load, insufficient resources (CPU, memory), or other background jobs running concurrently.
  Inefficient Code: Custom ABAP code or standard SAP programs that are not optimized can lead to longer execution times.
  Database Locks: If the task is waiting for database locks to be released, it may take longer than expected.
  Network Latency: In some cases, network issues can contribute to delays