How to use FTWI - Create background job

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: FTWI

  Description: Create background job

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Data Retention Tool > Extras > Create background job

• • Program: RTXWBTCH

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: FTW1

    Package Description: Data Retention Tool

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: CA-GTF-DRT

    Description: DART (Data Retention Tool)

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• SAP Tcode: FTWI - Create background job

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code FTWI is used to create a background job in the SAP system. A background job is a program that runs in the background of the SAP system and can be used to automate tasks such as data processing, report generation, and other administrative tasks. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The FTWI transaction code allows users to create a background job in the SAP system. This job can be used to automate tasks such as data processing, report generation, and other administrative tasks. The job can be scheduled to run at specific times or on specific days. The user can also specify the priority of the job and set up notifications for when the job is completed. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code FTWI into the command field. 
  2. Enter a name for the background job in the “Job Name” field. 
  3. Select a program or report that you want to run in the background from the “Program/Report” dropdown menu. 
  4. Select a start date and time for when you want the job to begin running from the “Start Date/Time” field. 
  5. Select a priority for the job from the “Priority” dropdown menu. 
  6. Select any additional options you want to set up for the job such as notifications or scheduling options from the “Options” tab. 
  7. Click “Save” to save your changes and create the background job. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users test their background jobs before scheduling them to run in production systems. This will ensure that any errors or issues are identified and resolved before they cause any disruption to production systems. Additionally, users should ensure that they have adequate authorization to create and manage background jobs in their SAP system before attempting to use this transaction code.