How To Fix TL034 - Could not determine server & as background server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Could not determine server & as background server

What causes this issue?

In the current system configuration, the server you entered is not
defined as a background server.

System Response

Check your system configuration.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid background server for the language import.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL034 - Could not determine server & as background server ?

  The SAP error message TL034 ("Could not determine server & as background server") typically occurs when the system is unable to identify a suitable background processing server for executing a job. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Background Servers Available: There may be no background servers configured or available in the system.
  Server Group Configuration: The server group may not be properly configured or may not include any active background servers.
  System Load: All available background servers might be busy or overloaded, leading to the inability to assign a new job.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the background processing servers.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system or the background processing configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Server Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM61 to check the configuration of background servers.
  Ensure that there are active background servers in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Server Group Settings:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check the job status and see if the job is assigned to the correct server group.
  Ensure that the server group used for background processing includes active servers.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Check the workload of the background servers using transaction SM50 or SM66 to see if they are busy.
  If all servers are busy, consider increasing the number of background servers or optimizing existing jobs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run background jobs and access the background servers.
  
  
  
  Restart Background Processing:
  
  If there are technical issues, consider restarting the background processing or the entire SAP system if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  SM61: Define Background Servers
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background processing and job scheduling.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TL034 error in your SAP system. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.