How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM556 - Background job to fill aggregate &1 is not yet complete

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Background job to fill aggregate &1 is not yet complete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM556 - Background job to fill aggregate &1 is not yet complete ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM556 Background job to fill aggregate &1 is not yet complete typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to access or use an aggregate that is still being processed or filled by a background job. This can happen in scenarios where data is being aggregated for reporting or analysis, and the job responsible for this task has not yet finished.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Background Job: The most common cause is that a background job responsible for filling the specified aggregate is still running. This means that the data required for the aggregate is not yet available for use.
  Job Failure: In some cases, the background job may have failed or been interrupted, leading to incomplete data in the aggregate.
  Long Processing Time: If the dataset is large, the job may take a significant amount of time to complete, leading to delays in data availability.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job. Look for jobs related to the aggregate in question and see if they are still running or if they have completed successfully.
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Job Monitoring: 
  
  If the job has failed, check the job logs for any errors or issues that may have caused the failure. You can do this by selecting the job and clicking on "Job Log."
  Resolve any issues indicated in the logs and restart the job if necessary.
  
  
  
  Manual Execution: 
  
  If the job is not running and you suspect it should be, you can manually trigger the job to fill the aggregate. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction or program that manages aggregate filling.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the aggregate that might be preventing the job from completing. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific aggregate and its filling process for any additional troubleshooting steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench (for aggregates)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific aggregate or background job processing.
  
  
  
  Performance Considerations: 
  
  If aggregates are taking too long to fill, consider reviewing the data model, optimizing the data load process, or increasing system resources.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the aggregate is filled and available for use.