How To Fix 00516 - Job & & started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Job & & started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00516 - Job & & started ?

  The SAP error message "00516 Job & & started" typically indicates that a background job has been started in the SAP system. This message is informational rather than an error, and it usually signifies that the job has been successfully initiated.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a background job is scheduled and starts executing. The "& &" in the message will be replaced with the job name and job number, respectively.
  It is not an error but rather a notification that the job has been initiated.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is no specific solution required. However, if you are looking to monitor or manage the job, you can do the following:
  
  
  Check Job Status: You can check the status of the job using transaction code SM37. This transaction allows you to view the job logs, status, and any potential issues that may arise during execution.
  
  
  Review Job Logs: If you want to see the details of what the job is doing or if it has completed successfully, you can look at the job logs in SM37. This will provide insights into any subsequent messages or errors that may have occurred during the job execution.
  
  
  Job Management: If you need to stop, delete, or modify the job, you can do so from the same transaction (SM37) or by using transaction SM36 to manage job scheduling.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling: Background jobs in SAP are typically scheduled for tasks that do not require immediate user interaction, such as data processing, report generation, or batch processing.
  
  
  Job Monitoring: Regularly monitor background jobs to ensure they are completing successfully and to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
  
  
  If you encounter any specific issues with the job after it has started, you may need to investigate further based on the job's purpose and the logs generated during its execution.