How To Fix BA308 - Jobs of type &1 cannot be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Jobs of type &1 cannot be released

What causes this issue?

Job management could not release any data archiving jobs of type &V1&
(WRI= write job, DEL= delete job... ; see domain ADMI_JOB_T).
If the error occurs, even though you do not want to release the job
(the import parameter DONT_RELEASE is marked), there is another error
in job creation.
The job name used is &V2&.
The job ID is &V3&.
Information on the cause of the error may be contained in the return
code (in brackets) and the last message: &V4&.

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?

Analyze the cause (for example, using the job log and the authorization
profile for the user who scheduled the job) and delete the specified
job from job management if this has not happened automatically. The
Archive Devleopment Kit (ADK) deletes job definitions automatically if
the function module ARCHIVE_SCHEDULE_JOB was processed with
DELETE_FAILED_JOB = 'X'.)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA308 - Jobs of type &1 cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message BA308 indicates that jobs of a specific type (denoted by &1) cannot be released. This error typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with batch jobs or scheduled jobs.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Job Type Restrictions: The job type specified may have restrictions that prevent it from being released. For example, certain job types may be reserved for specific purposes or may require certain conditions to be met before they can be released.
  
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be released. For instance, if the job is already in a "Released" or "Finished" state, it cannot be released again.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be system configuration settings that restrict the release of certain job types.
  
  
  Dependencies: The job may have dependencies on other jobs that have not yet been completed, preventing it from being released.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BA308 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Type: Verify the job type specified in the error message. Consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator to understand any restrictions associated with that job type.
  
  
  Review Job Status: Check the status of the job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring). Ensure that the job is in a state that allows it to be released.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release the job. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you suspect that system configuration is causing the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team to review the job scheduling settings.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: If the job has dependencies, ensure that all prerequisite jobs have been completed successfully before attempting to release the job.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on background job processing and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and to share solutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BA308 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.