/ASU/GENERAL150 - General Error when execution steps in background: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 150

• Message text: General Error when execution steps in background: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL150 - General Error when execution steps in background: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL150 General Error when execution steps in background: &1 &2 typically indicates that there is a problem occurring during the execution of a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and the specific cause can often be determined by examining the details provided in the error message, particularly the placeholders &1 and &2, which usually contain additional context about the error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the job settings or in the related processes.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be invalid or inconsistent, leading to errors during execution.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can cause background jobs to fail.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the ABAP program being executed in the background.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other scheduled jobs or processes may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Review Job Logs: Use transaction SM37 to check the job logs for more detailed error messages. This can provide insights into what went wrong during execution.
  Validate Data: Check the data being processed by the job for any inconsistencies or invalid entries.
  Adjust Job Parameters: Review and adjust the parameters of the background job to ensure they are set correctly.
  Monitor System Resources: Check system performance and resource usage to ensure that there are enough resources available for the job to run.
  Debug the Program: If you have access to the ABAP code, consider debugging the program to identify any potential issues in the logic.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support with the error details and job logs for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.