How To Fix 9J444 - External job &1 started with serial number &2

9J444 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 444

• Message text: External job &1 started with serial number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J444 - External job &1 started with serial number &2 ?

  The SAP error message 9J444 indicates that an external job has been started with a specific serial number. This message is typically related to job scheduling and execution in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with external jobs that are managed by the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 9J444 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The external job may not have been scheduled correctly, or there may be conflicts with other jobs.
  Job Execution Problems: The external job may have encountered an error during execution, leading to issues in tracking its status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the job scheduling settings or in the external system that is being called.
  Resource Availability: The external job may require resources (like files, databases, or network access) that are not available at the time of execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 9J444, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like