How To Fix SF457 - Background job for report & was saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Background job for report & was saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF457 - Background job for report & was saved ?

  The SAP error message SF457, which states "Background job for report & was saved," typically indicates that a background job has been scheduled for a specific report, but there may be issues related to its execution or configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not have been scheduled correctly, or there may be conflicts with other jobs.
  Authorization Problems: The user scheduling the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the background.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent the job from executing properly.
  Report-Specific Errors: The report itself may have issues, such as incorrect parameters or data inconsistencies 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," "Finished," or "Cancelled").
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job. Look for any error messages or logs that can provide more details about why the job did not execute as expected.
  Review Job Configuration: Ensure that the job is configured correctly, including the report name, variant, and scheduling time.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the background. This can be checked using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are no bottlenecks. You can use transaction ST02 (buffer management) or ST06 (OS monitoring) to check for performance issues.
  Check Report Parameters: Review the parameters used for the report to ensure they are valid and do not lead to errors during execution.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was saved but not executed, try re-scheduling it after addressing any identified issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis (for ABAP runtime errors)
  ST01: System Trace (for authorization checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific report or job for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the specific report to understand its requirements and limitations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.