How To Fix SO520 - Error during background processing: &, return code: &

SO520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Error during background processing: &, return code: &

What causes this issue?

A number of functions can run in the background in SAPoffice. This
includes, for example, changing shared folders, changing shared
distribution lists and sending to a large number of recipients.
An error occured in the planning or triggering of this background
processing.

System Response

The functions were only partially carried out or not carried out at all
in SAPoffice.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the function. If the error occurs again, create a problem
message specifying the number of the error message and the return codes
it contains.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO520 - Error during background processing: &, return code: & ?

  The SAP error message SO520 indicates that there was an error during background processing, and it typically includes a return code that can provide more context about the specific issue. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to background jobs that involve sending emails, processing spool requests, or handling output requests.
  Causes of SO520 Error
  
  Mail 
  Configuration Issues: If the background job involves sending emails, there may be issues with the SMTP configuration or the mail server settings.
  Spool Request Problems: If the job is trying to process a spool request, there may be issues with the spool server or the spool request itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, disk space) which can cause background jobs to fail.
  Incorrect Job Parameters: The parameters passed to the background job may