How To Fix 3G849 - Internal error &1 when scheduling the selection program for process &2

3G849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Internal error &1 when scheduling the selection program for process &2

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3G849 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G849, which states "Internal error &1 when scheduling the selection program for process &2," typically indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of a background job related to a selection program in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system resource limitations, or problems with the specific selection program being executed.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the job scheduling configuration or in the selection program itself.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, CPU) which can prevent the job from being scheduled properly.
  Program Errors: The selection program may contain errors or may not be compatible with the current system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user scheduling the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the selection program.
  System Bugs: There may be a bug in the SAP system that is causing the internal