How To Fix NRSCNV173 - Unable to perform background process (&1/&2)

NRSCNV173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Unable to perform background process (&1/&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV173 - Unable to perform background process (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV173, which states "Unable to perform background process (&1/&2)," typically occurs during the execution of a background job in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been terminated unexpectedly.
  Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) available to execute the background job.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the job settings or in the system that prevent the job from running.
  Database Locking: The job may be trying to access a database that is locked or unavailable.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the job from executing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to