How To Fix KG1168 - Settings in the parameter set for background processing are not suitable

KG1168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Settings in the parameter set for background processing are not suitable

What causes this issue?

You want to execute in background processing a planning method that
contains in the parameter set a setting that is incompatible with
background processing. Under <LS>Processing</>, you specified that a
dialog box should then appear at the point of execution asking you to
decide whether the planning method should be executed in a test run or
in the update run. However, if the planning method is executed in
background processing, you cannot make the decision interactively at
the point of execution.

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?

In the parameter set, change the processing setting to <LS>Test run</>
or <LS>Update run</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1168 - Settings in the parameter set for background processing are not suitable ?

  The SAP error message KG1168 indicates that there is an issue with the settings in the parameter set for background processing, specifically related to the configuration of the system for executing background jobs. This error typically arises when the parameters defined for a background job do not align with the requirements of the job being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameters set for the background job may not be compatible with the job's requirements. This could include incorrect settings for the job type, execution time, or resource allocation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the background processing settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other scheduled jobs or resource limitations can also lead to this error.
  User Authorizations: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the job with the specified parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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