How To Fix WZ114 - User & is not a background user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 114

• Message text: User & is not a background user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ114 - User & is not a background user ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ114 User & is not a background user
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user who is not flagged as a background user is assigned or used in a context that requires background processing rights. In SAP, certain operations, jobs, or processes must be executed by users designated as background users. If a user without this designation is used, the system raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, users can be flagged as Dialog users (for interactive use) or Background users (for batch jobs, background processing).
  Background users have specific authorizations and settings that allow them to run jobs without interactive logon.
  The error message indicates that the user referenced (shown as "&" in the message, which will be replaced by the actual username) is not set as a background user but is being used in a background job or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU01.
  Enter the username mentioned in the error.
  Navigate to the Logon Data tab.
  Check the User Type field.
  If the user is not set as Background User, change it to Background.
  
  
  
  Assign Proper Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations for background processing.
  This includes authorizations for job scheduling and execution.
  
  
  
  Use Correct User for Background Jobs:
  
  If the user is intended for dialog use only, do not assign them to background jobs.
  Instead, use a dedicated background user for batch jobs.
  
  
  
  Review Job or Process Configuration:
  
  Check the job or process that triggered the error.
  Verify the user assigned to run the job.
  Change the user to a background user if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  User Types in SAP:
  
  Dialog: For interactive logon.
  System: For system processes.
  Communication: For RFC and communication.
  Service: For external services.
  Reference: For reference users.
  Background: For batch jobs and background processing.
  
  
  
  Background users typically have no password expiration and are restricted from dialog logon to enhance security.
  
  
  Always ensure that background users have minimal necessary authorizations to reduce security risks.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User is not flagged as a background user but is used in a background job/process.
  
  
  Solution
  Change user type to Background in SU01 or assign a proper background user to the job.
  
  
  Transaction
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP OSS notes for specific system versions if problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!