How To Fix MC137 - Background job & uses version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Background job & uses version &

What causes this issue?

A variant was generated for the report 'RSMCBTCH' which is used by the
specified job to maintain the matchcode object.

System Response

The system continues.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC137 - Background job & uses version & ?

  The SAP error message MC137 typically relates to issues with background jobs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the use of versions in the context of data processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message MC137 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Job Configuration: The background job may not be configured correctly, or the job may be missing required parameters.
  Version Issues: The version specified for the job may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the job or access the specified version.
  Data Locking: There may be data locks preventing the job from executing properly.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the job in a timely manner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job.
  Ensure that the job is configured correctly and that all required parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check if the version specified in the job exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MC88 for version management) and verifying the version settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locks:
  
  Investigate if there are any data locks that might be preventing the job from executing. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling the job during off-peak hours or optimizing the job to reduce resource consumption.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM12: Display and Manage Locks
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  MC88: Version Management for Reporting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the MC137 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on background job processing and version management in the MM module.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.