How To Fix SCSM_AVAILABILITY044 - Background processing is not active in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCSM_AVAILABILITY - CCMS Messages - CCMSPING Environment - Availability

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Background processing is not active in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCSM_AVAILABILITY044 - Background processing is not active in system ?

  The SAP error message SCSM_AVAILABILITY044 indicates that background processing is not active in the system. This can occur in various SAP environments, particularly when dealing with background jobs or processes that require scheduling and execution in the background.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Background Processing Disabled: The background processing might be disabled in the SAP system configuration.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system that prevent background processing from being activated.
  Job Scheduler Issues: The job scheduler (e.g., the SAP Background Processing system) may not be running or may have encountered an error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Background Processing Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Ensure that the background processing is active.
  You can also check the status of the background processing by using transaction SM50 or SM66 to see if there are any active work processes.
  
  
  
  Activate Background Processing:
  
  If background processing is disabled, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the SAP system profile parameters. Check the parameter rdisp/btctime to ensure it is set correctly.
  You can also check the instance profile settings in transaction RZ10 to ensure that background processing is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check Job Scheduler:
  
  Ensure that the job scheduler is running. You can restart the job scheduler if necessary. This may involve restarting the SAP instance.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the background job has the necessary authorizations. You can check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  RZ10: Maintain Profile Parameters
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on background processing and job scheduling.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.