How To Fix BRAIN790 - Setting &1 is not suitable for printing in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Setting &1 is not suitable for printing in the background

What causes this issue?

The Reporting Agent setting is not suitable for printing. The setting
for printing was probably configured in the background, but then
reconfigured later.

System Response

No print requests will be started. The other print requests in the
scheduling packet are, however, being processed, in case they are
configured correctly.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the settings from the Reporting Agent scheduling packet,
or change the Reporting Agent setting so that printing is supported in
the background.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN790 - Setting &1 is not suitable for printing in the background ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN790, which states "Setting &1 is not suitable for printing in the background," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a report or a setting that is not compatible with background processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Settings: The specific setting (denoted by &1) may not be configured to allow background printing. This could be due to the report's design or the parameters set for the output.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be set up correctly for background printing. This includes settings related to the device type, print parameters, or spool settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the background.
  Report Design: The report may contain elements (like interactive features) that are not supported in background processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Settings: Review the report settings in the transaction code (e.g., SE38 or SA38) to ensure that it is configured for background processing. Look for any parameters that may restrict background execution.
  Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the output device.
  Ensure that the device type is compatible with background printing and that the device is correctly configured.
  
  
  Adjust Spool Parameters: If the report is designed to generate output that requires user interaction, consider modifying the report to make it suitable for background processing.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to run the report in the background. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Consult Documentation: If the report is a standard SAP report, consult the SAP documentation or notes related to that report for any specific requirements or limitations regarding background processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: For executing reports.
  SPAD: For managing output devices.
  SU01: For user maintenance and authorization checks.
  
  
  Background Job Monitoring: Use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs and check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.