How To Fix Q2711 - Problems with background processing (&)

Q2711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q2 - Messages for Development Classes SDBO and SDBA

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Problems with background processing (&)

What causes this issue?

Background processing problem

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?

For more information about this problem, see the SYSLOG (transaction
SM21).

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 Q2711 - Problems with background processing (&) ?

  The SAP error message Q2711, which indicates "Problems with background processing," typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes. This error can occur due to various reasons related to the background job processing in SAP, particularly when there are issues with the execution of background jobs that are supposed to handle quality notifications, inspections, or other QM-related tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not be scheduled correctly or may have failed to start.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to job failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the QM module or related areas can cause processing issues.
  Data Issues: Problems with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries, can lead to failures.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Errors: General system errors or issues with the SAP application server can also lead to this