How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT756 - Error generating screen &2 (report &1) - Backup has taken place

/SAPAPO/MAT756 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 756

• Message text: Error generating screen &2 (report &1) - Backup has taken place

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT756 - Error generating screen &2 (report &1) - Backup has taken place ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT756 typically indicates an issue related to the generation of a screen or report in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that a backup has taken place, which suggests that the system is unable to generate the requested screen or report due to some underlying issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Backup Process: The error may occur if a backup process is currently running, which can lock certain resources or tables that are needed for generating the report or screen.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can also lead to this error, as the system may not be able to allocate the necessary resources to generate the report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the report from being generated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Backup Status: Verify if a