How To Fix S04103 - &1 : Background process &2 is being awoken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S04 - CCMS Monitoring Console

• Message number: 103

• Message text: &1 : Background process &2 is being awoken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S04103 - &1 : Background process &2 is being awoken ?

  The SAP error message S04103 indicates that a background process is being awakened. This message typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Management: The error usually arises when a background job is scheduled to run, but the system needs to wake up a background process to handle the job. This can happen if there are no available background processes at the time the job is scheduled to start.
  System Load: High system load or resource constraints can lead to a situation where background processes are busy, causing delays in job execution.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the background processing settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Background Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that are stuck or have failed.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction SM66 to monitor the overall performance of the system and see if there are any bottlenecks in the background processing.
  Increase Background Processes: If the system is consistently running out of background processes, consider increasing the number of background work processes in the system configuration. This can be done in the instance profile settings.
  Review Job Scheduling: Ensure that jobs are scheduled at appropriate times to avoid overwhelming the system. Staggering job schedules can help manage load.
  Check for Errors: Look for any related error messages in the system logs (transaction SM21) or in the job logs to identify any underlying issues that may be causing the background process to be unavailable.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings for background processing in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SM21: System Log
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  RZ11: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background processing and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background processing to understand best practices and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.