How To Fix KB017 - The list is created in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The list is created in the background

What causes this issue?

A list is created in the background under the name &V1&.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.SM37>Background processing</> gives information on the job
status. After processing you can display the relevant log.
You can display the list created and the output status.
<DS:TRAN.SP01>Display output status</>
The precondition is that the "Delete after output" indicator in the
print parameters was not set to active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB017 - The list is created in the background ?

  The SAP error message KB017, which states "The list is created in the background," typically occurs when a report or transaction is executed in SAP that generates a large amount of data or requires significant processing time. Instead of displaying the results immediately on the screen, SAP processes the request in the background and notifies the user once the processing is complete.
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: The report or transaction is processing a large volume of data, which can lead to longer processing times.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, causing delays in processing.
  User Settings: The user may have settings that automatically trigger background processing for certain transactions or reports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. You can see if the job is still running or if it has completed.
  If the job has completed, you can view the output to see the results of your request.
  
  
  
  Adjust Report Parameters: 
  
  If possible, adjust the parameters of the report to limit the amount of data being processed. For example, you can filter by date ranges or specific criteria to reduce the data volume.
  
  
  
  Increase System Resources: 
  
  If the issue is related to system performance, consider discussing with your SAP Basis team about increasing system resources or optimizing the database.
  
  
  
  User Settings: 
  
  Check your user settings to see if there are options related to background processing that can be adjusted. You can do this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Processing: 
  
  Regularly monitor background processing to ensure that jobs are completing successfully and not causing delays for users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE38: Execute reports.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to specific reports or transactions that may be causing this behavior.
  
  
  
  Performance Tuning: 
  
  Engage with your SAP Basis team for performance tuning of the system, which may involve database optimization, adjusting memory settings, or reviewing system logs for bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KB017 error message and improve the processing of your reports in SAP.