How To Fix 3G838 - Process &1 was closed on &2 by &3 at &4

3G838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Process &1 was closed on &2 by &3 at &4

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3G838 - Details

• The SAP error message "3G838 Process &1 was closed on &2 by &3 at &4" typically indicates that a specific process (identified by &1) was terminated or closed on a particular date and time (&2) by a user or system process (&3) at a specific time (&4). This error can occur in various contexts, such as during batch processing, job scheduling, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: A user may have manually terminated the process.
  System Timeout: The process may have exceeded its allowed execution time and was automatically terminated by the system.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) may have led to the process being closed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the job scheduling or process management configuration can lead to unexpected terminations.
  Errors in the Process: The process may have encountered an error that caused it to terminate unexpectedly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and system logs to identify