How To Fix E2047 - Where-used list executed in the background

E2047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Where-used list executed in the background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2047 - Where-used list executed in the background ?

  The SAP error message E2047, which states "Where-used list executed in the background," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a "where-used list" function in SAP, but the system processes the request in the background rather than in the foreground. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long Processing Time: The where-used list query may take a long time to execute due to the volume of data being processed. As a result, SAP may automatically switch the execution to the background to avoid timeouts or performance issues in the user interface.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or user parameters may dictate that long-running processes are executed in the background.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have settings that force background processing for certain types of queries or transactions.
  Transaction Limitations: Some transactions or reports are designed to run in the background