How To Fix CBGLAPI313 - Specify a valid user for background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLAPI - GLM-API: Standard Messages

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Specify a valid user for background processing

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to schedule a background job to process print
requests. The specified user &v1& does not exist in the SAP system.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a user that exists in the SAP system and that can be used to
schedule background jobs.

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 CBGLAPI313 - Specify a valid user for background processing ?

  The SAP error message CBGLAPI313 ("Specify a valid user for background processing") typically occurs when there is an issue with the user configuration for background jobs in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when scheduling a background job or when a job is trying to execute without a valid user context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User: The user specified for the background job does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  User Lock: The user might be locked or inactive, preventing the job from executing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  Missing User Assignment: The job might not have a user assigned to it, or the user assignment is incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Validity:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and verify that the user specified for the background job exists and is active.
  Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user in question. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and permissions to execute the background job.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after a failed job execution.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid User:
  
  If the job does not have a user assigned, or if the assigned user is invalid, you can modify the job settings.
  Go to transaction SM37 to find the job and check its details. You can also modify the job to assign a valid user.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling:
  
  When scheduling a new job (using transaction SM36), ensure that you specify a valid user in the "Job Class" section. This user should have the necessary permissions to run the job.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs:
  
  Review the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to background processing and user assignments.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background processing and user management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CBGLAPI313 error and ensure that your background jobs can execute successfully.