How To Fix IL743 - Table &1 change: Start Program &2 manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 743

• Message text: Table &1 change: Start Program &2 manually

What causes this issue?

Program &V2& for converting table &V1& was automatically started during
the upgrade by an XPRA instruction.
Due to the size of the table in your system, a very long runtime is to
be expected.

System Response

Execution of the program was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Start the program manually later on. A rough estimate for the runtime
has been given as &V3& minutes.
You can continue using the system productively even before the program
has finished being executed. For more information, refer to the program
documentation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL743 - Table &1 change: Start Program &2 manually ?

  The SAP error message IL743 indicates that there is an issue with the change of a table (denoted as &1) that requires a manual start of a program (denoted as &2). This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with inventory management or warehouse management processes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Background Job Failure: A background job that was supposed to process changes to the specified table has failed or was not executed.
  Lock Issues: There may be locks on the table that prevent the program from executing as expected.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to the inability to process the changes automatically.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved before the program can run successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IL743 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs related to the program &2 and see if they have failed or are still running.
  If a job has failed, review the job log for error messages that can provide more context on the failure.
  
  
  
  Manually Start the Program:
  
  If the background job is not running, you can manually start the program associated with &2. This can often resolve the issue if the program is designed to handle the changes directly.
  
  
  
  Review Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the table &1. If there are locks, you may need to release them or wait until they are cleared.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the table and the program. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This may involve running consistency checks or correcting data entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific program and table for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), SE38 (Execute Program).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Log Files: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the IL743 error in your SAP system.