How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES036 - Background job for consolidation started (ID=&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Background job for consolidation started (ID=&1)

What causes this issue?

A background job for user consolidation was started.
So that the job can perform its task, it requires exclusive change
authorization for the LAW. The user that started the job (LAW
administrator) usually has this authorization. The LAW temporarily
removes change authorization from this user, so that the background job
can perform its task.

System Response

If the background job was able to run immediately, the LAW administrator
receives the lock message:
<ZK>The requested object is currently locked by user <(>
<<)>user></>
<ZK><user></> is usually the name of the <ZK> </>LAW administrator. By
pressing the ENTER key, you can repeatedly query the status of the
background job. After the background job has ended, the LAW
administrator receives the message:
<ZK>Background job RSLAW_BATCH_USER_CONSOLIDATION (ID=&2) ended.</>
Caution: this only works as long as the administrator has not exited the
transaction.
At the same time, the status light for the consolidation changes from
red to green and the LAW administrator receives change authorization
again.

How to fix this error?

If the background job could not run immediately - the LAW administrator
does not receive a lock message - then the administrator must leave the
transaction to release the change lock. Only in this way can the
background job perform its function. You can follow the background job
by displaying your "Own Jobs" using the System menu. Once you have
ensured that the job is active, you can switch back to the transaction
SLAW and will then receive the lock message. By pressing the ENTER key,
you can repeatedly query the status of the background job (the lock
message is displayed again or is not displayed). After the background
job has been completed, the lock message is not displayed, but you do
not receive an explicit notification of the end of the job. The status
light for the consolidation does, however, change from red to green.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES036 - Background job for consolidation started (ID=&1) ?

  The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES036 indicates that a background job for consolidation has started, and it typically does not signify an error but rather a notification that a job has been initiated. This message is part of the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) tool, which is used for managing SAP landscapes.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a background job related to the consolidation process is initiated. This could be part of a scheduled task or a manual trigger to consolidate data or resources in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational rather than an error, there is generally no action required unless you are experiencing issues with the consolidation process itself. However, if you are looking to ensure that the job runs successfully, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Monitor the Job Status: Check the status of the background job in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if the job completes successfully or if there are any subsequent error messages.
  
  
  Review Job Logs: If the job fails or does not behave as expected, review the job logs for any error messages or warnings that could indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  Check System Resources: Ensure that the system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle the background job, as resource constraints can lead to job failures.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific consolidation job you are running for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you encounter persistent issues or if the job does not complete as expected, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 for job monitoring and SM21 for system logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific version of your SAP system and the consolidation process you are using.
  Performance Tuning: If you frequently run into issues with background jobs, consider reviewing your system's performance and tuning it for better efficiency.
  
  In summary, LAW_MESSAGES036 is an informational message indicating that a consolidation job has started, and you should monitor its progress rather than consider it an error.