How To Fix FUCN_REP021 - Report printing is running in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUCN_REP - Message class for FUCN reporting

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Report printing is running in the background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUCN_REP021 - Report printing is running in the background ?

  The SAP error message FUCN_REP021 indicates that a report printing job is currently running in the background. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user attempts to execute a report that has already been submitted for background processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Already Running: The most common cause is that the report has already been submitted for background processing, and the system is still processing it.
  Long Processing Time: The report may take a long time to execute, leading to the perception that it is stuck or not responding.
  Job Overlap: If multiple users are trying to run the same report simultaneously, it may lead to conflicts or delays.
  System Performance Issues: If the SAP system is experiencing performance issues, it may delay the execution of background jobs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Enter the relevant selection criteria (such as user, job name, and date range) to find the background job associated