How To Fix 2B019 - Could not change job &1

2B019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Could not change job &1

What causes this issue?

The change action for the job &V1& terminated with the error &V2&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

2B019 - Details

• The SAP error message 2B019: "Could not change job &1" typically occurs when there is an issue with modifying a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Status: The job you are trying to change may be in a status that does not allow modifications (e.g., it is currently running, finished, or canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the job may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the job.
  Job Locking: The job might be locked by another process or user, preventing changes.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  Job Name or ID: The job name or ID specified may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. If the job is