How To Fix GA431 - Serious error in background processing: Business transaction & unknown.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Serious error in background processing: Business transaction & unknown.

What causes this issue?

A severe error occurred during the background execution of an
assessment, distribution, periodic reposting or indirect activity
allocation or when using report &V1&: business transaction &V2& is
unknown.

System Response

Because of this inconsistency, the background processing or the report
cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Use an allowed business transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA431 - Serious error in background processing: Business transaction & unknown. ?

  The SAP error message GA431, which states "Serious error in background processing: Business transaction & unknown," typically indicates that there is a critical issue occurring during the execution of a background job related to a business transaction. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and addressing it often requires a systematic approach to identify and resolve the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the background job or the business transaction can lead to errors.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupt data in the database can cause the background processing to fail.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to failures in background processing.
  Program Errors: Bugs or errors in the ABAP program being executed can cause the job to fail.
  Transport Issues: If the job was transported from one system to another, there may be missing dependencies or configuration settings.
  
  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.
  Analyze Dump Logs: Use transaction ST22 to check for any ABAP runtime errors (short dumps) that occurred during the execution of the job.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the business transaction and background job is correct and complete.
  Data Validation: Check the data being processed by the job for inconsistencies or corruption. You may need to run data validation or correction programs.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the job.
  System Monitoring: Monitor system resources using transaction ST03 or ST06 to ensure that there are no resource bottlenecks.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, consider debugging the program to identify any logical errors or exceptions that may be causing the failure.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search 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
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  ST03: Workload Analysis
  ST06: Operating System Monitor
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, 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 identify the root cause of the GA431 error and implement a suitable solution.