How To Fix C2196 - Mass processing in background triggered

C2196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Mass processing in background triggered

What causes this issue?

Mass processing has been triggered in the background. Processing is
underway, and is independent of your dialog.
Messages generated whilst processing is in progress are collected in a
log for each individual order.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can display the logs after processing has finished using the
display mass processing log function.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C2196 - Details

• The SAP error message C2196, which states "Mass processing in background triggered," typically occurs when a mass processing job is initiated in the background, but there are issues that prevent it from completing successfully. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, batch processing, or when executing mass changes to records.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been terminated unexpectedly.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the mass processing may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being processed, such as missing mandatory fields or invalid data formats.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent the job from executing properly.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant transaction or program can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check