How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG341 - Historical spend report already running in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 341

• Message text: Historical spend report already running in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG341 - Historical spend report already running in background ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG341 indicates that a historical spend report is already being processed in the background. This typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when a user attempts to run the same report while another instance of it is still executing.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The report is already running in the background, which prevents another instance from being started.
  Long Processing Time: The report may take a significant amount of time to complete, leading to the perception that it is stuck or not running.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings that limit the number of concurrent background jobs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs.
  Look for jobs related to the historical spend report. You can filter by user, job name, or status (e.g., "active").
  If you find the job running, you can either wait for it to complete or, if necessary, cancel it (ensure you have the appropriate permissions and that it is safe to do so).
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the report is running and you do not want to cancel it, simply wait for it to finish before attempting to run it again.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  If this is a frequent issue, consider scheduling the report to run during off-peak hours to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Increase Concurrent Job Limits:
  
  If your organization frequently runs multiple instances of reports, you may want to review and adjust the system settings for background job processing. This typically requires administrative access and should be done in consultation with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the job is stuck or has failed, check the job log for any error messages that might indicate why it is not completing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 - Monitor Background Jobs
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the historical spend report or background job processing in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on the historical spend report and its expected behavior.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG341. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.