How To Fix 0D172 - &1 started as batch job &2

0D172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: &1 started as batch job &2

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0D172 - Details

• The SAP error message "0D172 &1 started as batch job &2" typically indicates that a particular process or job has been initiated as a batch job in the SAP system. This message can arise in various contexts, often related to background processing or job scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling: The error may occur when a job is scheduled to run in the background but encounters issues during execution.
  Resource Availability: The system may not have sufficient resources (like memory or processing power) to execute the job.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the job scheduling settings or in the job itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may lack the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs that have not completed successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the batch job. Look for any error messages or logs that can provide more context.
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