How To Fix CM_EHENV_CDEF_CHK004 - Cannot run report "&2" as part of background job "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_CDEF_CHK -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot run report "&2" as part of background job "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_CDEF_CHK004 - Cannot run report "&2" as part of background job "&1" ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_CDEF_CHK004 indicates that there is an issue with running a specific report as part of a background job. This error typically arises due to configuration or environment issues related to the report or the background job itself.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the specified report.
  Report Configuration: The report may not be properly configured or may have dependencies that are not met.
  Environment Issues: There could be issues with the environment settings, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings in the job definition.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other jobs scheduled to run at the same time.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. You can do this by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  Review Report Configuration: Verify that the report is correctly configured and that all required parameters are set. You can check the report settings in the transaction code associated with the report.
  Examine Job Definition: Review the background job definition in transaction SM37. Check for any errors or warnings related to the job and ensure that all required parameters are correctly defined.
  Check for Conflicts: Look for any other background jobs that may be scheduled to run at the same time and see if they are causing conflicts.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  SM21: To view system logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its requirements and dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message CM_EHENV_CDEF_CHK004.