How To Fix >0885 - Error within FM 'JOB_CLOSE' occurred (job &)

>0885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Error within FM 'JOB_CLOSE' occurred (job &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0885 - Error within FM 'JOB_CLOSE' occurred (job &) ?

  The SAP error message 0885 indicates that there was an error within the function module JOB_CLOSE when trying to close a background job. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to close may not exist or may have already been closed.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be closed (e.g., it is still running or has been canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to close the job.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the job from being closed properly.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that the job exists