How To Fix 3F611 - Error reading object type of job.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Error reading object type of job.

What causes this issue?

The object type of the job could not be determined. Please check
whether there is a valid entry for the 'CLASS' parameter for the
'OTYPE' group in table T77S0.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F611 - Error reading object type of job. ?

  The SAP error message 3F611 ("Error reading object type of job") typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to read the object type associated with a job, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Job Definition: The job may not be defined correctly, or some required parameters might be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to read the job's object type.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database, such as corruption or inconsistency in the job-related tables.
  Transport Issues: If the job was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Definition: Review the job definition in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to ensure that all parameters are correctly set and that the job is properly defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute and read the job. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database tables related to job scheduling. You can use transaction SE14 to check and repair database objects if necessary.
  Recreate the Job: If the job definition seems corrupted, consider deleting the job and recreating it from scratch.
  Check Transport Logs: If the job was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to background processing and job scheduling for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.