How To Fix SY360 - Error scheduling transactional RFC call in the background

SY360 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Error scheduling transactional RFC call in the background

What causes this issue?

The system could not schedule a background job with delayed start. The
background processor returned an error.

How to fix this error?

Start the function module manually using Transaction SM58. You must
find out why the system could not schedule any background jobs.
One possible cause is that the date or time are in the past.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY360 - Error scheduling transactional RFC call in the background ?

  The SAP error message SY360, which indicates "Error scheduling transactional RFC call in the background," typically occurs when there is an issue with the background processing of a transactional RFC (tRFC) call. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of SY360 Error
  
  
  Background Job Issues: The background job that is supposed to execute the tRFC call may not be scheduled correctly or may have failed.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the RFC destination or the background processing settings.
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the SAP system and the target system can lead to failures in tRFC calls.
  
  
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can prevent the successful scheduling of background jobs.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the tRFC call.
  
  
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