How To Fix TN_PROCESS153 - &1: Scheduled execution in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN_PROCESS - Message Class for OCS Change Processes

• Message number: 153

• Message text: &1: Scheduled execution in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN_PROCESS153 - &1: Scheduled execution in background ?

  The SAP error message TN_PROCESS153 typically indicates an issue related to the scheduling of a background job in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly, or there may be conflicts with other jobs.
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient resources (e.g., memory, CPU) available to execute the job in the background.
  Job Definition Errors: The job definition might have errors, such as incorrect parameters or missing information.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute in the background.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the background processing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job. Look for any error messages or logs that provide more details about the failure.
  Review Job Definition: Ensure that the job is defined correctly. Check the job steps, variants, and any parameters that are being passed.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough resources available for background processing. You can use transaction codes like ST02 (buffer management) and ST04 (database performance) to check for resource bottlenecks.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to execute the job in the background.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was not scheduled correctly, try to delete it and re-schedule it with the correct parameters.
  Check Background Processing Configuration: Review the configuration settings for background processing in transaction SM37 or SM36 to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to background processing for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background processing to understand the configuration and management of background jobs.
  
  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.