How To Fix 0D171 - Error &1 when starting batch job &2

0D171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Error &1 when starting batch job &2

What causes this issue?

You can find the exact description of error &V1& in the documentation
for the 'JOB_CLOSE' function.

System Response

The run will not be started.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as directed in the documentation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D171 - Error &1 when starting batch job &2 ?

  The SAP error message 0D171 typically indicates an issue related to the execution of a batch job. The message format is usually as follows: "Error &1 when starting batch job &2," where &1 represents the specific error code or description, and &2 is the name of the batch job that failed to start.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to execute the batch job.
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) to start the job.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the job definition or in the system can lead to this error.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or system downtime.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the batch job. Look for any logs or messages