How To Fix 2B018 - Could not read job data for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not read job data for &1

What causes this issue?

The read action for the job data of &V1& terminated with the error &V2&
.
Job &V1& may have been deleted, or it may belong to another user if
your authorization is insufficient.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B018 - Could not read job data for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 2B018: Could not read job data for &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing the job data for a specific job in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view job logs, job status, or job details in transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Causes:
  
  Job Does Not Exist: The job specified by the identifier (&1) may not exist in the system, possibly due to deletion or it being in a different client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the job data.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database that prevents the retrieval of job data.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow for data retrieval (e.g., it may have been canceled or is still in the process of being created).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Existence: Check if the job with the specified identifier exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SM37 and filtering by job name or user.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view job data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Database Check: If you suspect a database issue, consult your database administrator to check for any inconsistencies or errors in the database.
  Review Job Status: Look at the job status in SM37 to see if it is in a state that allows for data retrieval. If the job has been canceled or deleted, you may need to create a new job.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support with the error details for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message 2B018 in SAP.