How To Fix S1172 - Background job for report & created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Background job for report & created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1172 - Background job for report & created. ?

  The SAP error message S1172 indicates that a background job for a report has been created, but it may not have been executed successfully or there may be issues related to its execution. This message typically arises in the context of scheduling background jobs in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly, or there may be conflicts with other jobs.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job or access the report.
  Resource Constraints: There may be insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) to execute the job.
  Report Errors: The report itself may contain errors or issues that prevent it from running successfully.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to run (e.g., "Released" but not yet started).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job. Look for any error messages or logs associated with the job.
  Review Job Logs: Analyze the job logs for any specific error messages that can provide more insight into why the job failed.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to execute the report and manage background jobs.
  Check for Conflicts: Ensure that there are no conflicting jobs scheduled at the same time that could be causing resource contention.
  Test the Report: Run the report in the foreground to see if it executes without issues. This can help identify if there are problems with the report itself.
  Adjust Scheduling: If the job is scheduled during peak hours, consider rescheduling it to a time when system load is lower.
  System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there is enough capacity to handle background jobs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or job you are trying to run.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on scheduling and managing background jobs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.