Problem in Workflow. GR n Step Workflow

Hi,
i am modelling an n step workflow for GR approval. i have created one task as a background task. in this task i am callinga a zmethod of BOB BUS2203. which in turns calls a FM which fills the approval table and returns to workflow.
i tried to execting my workflow but all time it comes to this Background task but did not come out. and when i make it dialog and execute, it works fine.
can anyone in foram please tell me, why this background task is not working. i tried using standard task also.. it is also not working.
please give some soultion.
Thanks,
Naresh.

Have you tried to assign some more authorization to the user? it could be that the step is executed using an user that is not the one customized in the workflow settings, seems unusual but i have seen this behaviour in some occasion.....
Regards, Luciano

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