How To Fix R7236 - Schedule the table to be converted as background processing (->long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Schedule the table to be converted as background processing (->long text)

What causes this issue?

Tables could not be activated because they must be converted.

System Response

The tables that must be converted are collected and can be converted
and activated with the background processing.

How to fix this error?

Confirm this message.
You then get to the database utility of the ABAP/4 Dictionary. Here you
will see the highlighted text: <ls>Mass processing order: "Adjust" the
order is not assigned to a job yet</>.
Confirm the key <ls>Display more</> on the right next to this text.
You will now see a list of the tables, that must be converted. Mark all
(or only a selection) and press the key <ls>Schedule highlighted</>.
In the following dialog box you can decide whether the conversion job
should take place at once or at a certain point in time.
Using the <ls>Save</> key the job is scheduled for the background
processing.
Using the <ls>Job overview</> key or the menu path <ls> System -->
Services --> Jobs --> Job overview</> you can monitor the status of
the job and the job log.
By pressing <ls>'Back</> again you return to the InfoObject
maintenance.
Here, you must activate the affected InfoObjects again, but only after
the conversion job has been successfully concluded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7236 - Schedule the table to be converted as background processing (->long text) ?

  The SAP error message R7236 typically indicates that a table conversion process needs to be scheduled for background processing. This error often arises during database migrations or upgrades when certain tables require conversion to a new format or structure.
  Cause:
  The error message R7236 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Table Conversion Requirement: The system has identified that a specific table needs to be converted to a new format, which cannot be done in the foreground due to its size or complexity.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle the conversion in the foreground, necessitating background processing.
  Performance Considerations: Converting large tables in the foreground can lead to performance issues, so the system recommends scheduling the conversion as a background job.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7236 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Schedule Background Job:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Create a new background job to handle the table conversion.
  Specify the appropriate program or report that is responsible for the table conversion.
  Set the job to run at a time when system load is low to minimize impact on performance.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  After scheduling the job, monitor its status in SM37 to ensure it runs successfully and completes without errors.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  If the job fails, check the job logs for any additional error messages or issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific table or conversion process for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your system is properly configured for background processing. This includes checking the background processing settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for the specific table conversion you are dealing with.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) to run reports, SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table definitions, and SE80 (Object Navigator) for development objects.
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to monitor system performance and ensure that background jobs do not adversely affect system performance.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the error persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.