How To Fix 26180 - Job & number & started in background

26180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Job & number & started in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26180 - Job & number & started in background ?

  The SAP error message "26180 Job & number & started in background" typically indicates that a background job has been initiated in the SAP system, but there may be issues related to its execution or monitoring. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly, or there may be conflicts with other jobs.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (CPU, memory, etc.) that prevent the job from executing properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the task.
  Job Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the job configuration, such as incorrect parameters or missing prerequisites.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the job server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any error messages or logs that