How To Fix UCS0172 - Starting tasks in background...

UCS0172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Starting tasks in background...

What causes this issue?

Parallel processing is activated for your user ID because a value is
defined for parameter ID <AB>UC_SERVER_GROUP</> in the user master
record (transaction <AB>SU3</>). This is why the system now starts the
tasks in the background (typically, in parallel on different servers).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0172 - Starting tasks in background... ?

  The SAP error message UCS0172, which states "Starting tasks in background...", typically indicates an issue related to background processing in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Background Job Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of background jobs, such as incorrect job parameters or scheduling conflicts.
  System Load: High system load or resource contention can prevent background jobs from starting or executing properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute in the background.
  Job Server Assignment: The background job may not be assigned to an appropriate application server, or the server may be down.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that prevents it from starting, such as "Released" or "Cancelled."
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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