How To Fix EU420 - Report & started as background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Report & started as background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU420 - Report & started as background job ?

  The SAP error message EU420 typically indicates that a report has been started as a background job but has encountered an issue that prevents it from completing successfully. This error can arise from various causes, and the solutions may vary depending on the specific circumstances. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been terminated unexpectedly.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the report.
  Data Issues: The report may be trying to process data that is either missing or corrupted.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (memory, CPU, etc.), causing the job to fail.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the report or the job scheduling settings.
  Long Running Time: The report may take too long to execute, leading to a timeout or termination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify any specific error messages or warnings that can provide more context about the failure.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was terminated, try re-scheduling it. Ensure that the job parameters are set correctly.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Data Validation: Check the data being processed by the report for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could cause the report to fail.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 or ST03 to monitor system performance and resource usage. If the system is under heavy load, consider running the job during off-peak hours.
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If the report is known to take a long time, consider adjusting the timeout settings for background jobs in the system configuration.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  ST22: Analyze dumps that may have occurred during job execution.
  ST01: Activate the system trace to diagnose issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EU420 error in SAP.