How To Fix GL517 - Summarization & scheduled in background job &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Summarization & scheduled in background job &

What causes this issue?

The parameters entered to execute the summarization have been scheduled
in background job &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can now release the job using transaction SM37.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL517 - Summarization & scheduled in background job & ?

  The SAP error message GL517 typically relates to issues with the summarization of data in the General Ledger (GL) and is often encountered when running background jobs for financial reporting or data processing. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the GL accounts that are being summarized.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the summarization process or in the background job settings can lead to this error.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If multiple jobs are scheduled to run simultaneously and access the same data, it can lead to conflicts.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the summarization.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as database locks, memory issues, or system performance problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the GL accounts involved in the summarization process for any inconsistencies or