How To Fix CRM_MKT_SAPR032 - Report must be scheduled as a background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKT_SAPR - CRM Marketing: Staging area for product proposals

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Report must be scheduled as a background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKT_SAPR032 - Report must be scheduled as a background job ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_SAPR032 indicates that a specific report must be scheduled to run as a background job rather than being executed in the foreground. This is often due to the report's complexity, the volume of data it processes, or the need for it to run without user interaction.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Intensive: The report may require significant system resources (CPU, memory) that are not available in the foreground.
  Long Execution Time: The report may take a long time to execute, making it impractical to run in the foreground where it could time out or disrupt user activities.
  Data Volume: The report may be designed to handle large datasets, which is better suited for background processing.
  System Configuration: Certain reports are configured in the system to only run in the background for performance and stability reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to schedule the report as a background job. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  Access Transaction Code: Go to transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Create Job:
  
  Enter a name for the job in the "Job Name" field.
  Click on the "Step" button to define the job step.
  
  
  Define Job Step:
  
  In the "ABAP Program" field, enter the name of the report you want to run.
  Fill in any necessary parameters for the report.
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  After defining the job step, click on the "Start Condition" button to set when the job should run (immediately, at a specific time, or periodically).
  
  
  Save the Job: Once all details are filled in, save the job.
  Monitor Job: You can monitor the job's status using transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Job Management: Familiarize yourself with job management in SAP, including how to monitor and manage background jobs.
  Performance Tuning: If you frequently encounter this error, consider reviewing the report's performance and optimizing it if possible.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding the report or error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to successfully schedule the report as a background job and avoid the CRM_MKT_SAPR032 error.