How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL121 - Error reading the runtime data of the batch job

AFX_GLOBAL121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Error reading the runtime data of the batch job

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AFX_GLOBAL121 - Details

• The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL121, which indicates "Error reading the runtime data of the batch job," typically occurs in the context of batch processing in SAP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The batch job may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the job's runtime data.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the job's runtime data.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow for reading its runtime data (e.g., if it has already completed or failed).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect batch job processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of