How To Fix BA336 - At least job &1 &2 terminated abnormally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 336

• Message text: At least job &1 &2 terminated abnormally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA336 - At least job &1 &2 terminated abnormally ?

  The SAP error message BA336, which states "At least job &1 &2 terminated abnormally," typically indicates that a background job in the SAP system has failed to complete successfully. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Program Errors: The ABAP program associated with the job may contain errors or exceptions that cause it to terminate unexpectedly.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to job failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as deadlocks or connection issues, can cause jobs to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user under which the job is running may not have the necessary authorizations to execute certain actions.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect job scheduling or configuration settings can lead to abnormal terminations.
  External Dependencies: If the job relies on external systems or files, issues with those dependencies can cause failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify the specific error messages or dumps that occurred during the job execution.
  Analyze Dump: If the job terminated due to an ABAP runtime error, use transaction ST22 to analyze the short dump for more details on what went wrong.
  Review System Resources: Monitor system performance and resource usage to ensure that there are enough resources available for job execution.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions required by the job.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, consider debugging the program to identify any logical errors or exceptions.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the issue was temporary, you might try re-scheduling the job to see if it completes successfully on a subsequent attempt.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues related to the specific job or program.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  ST22: To check for ABAP runtime errors (short dumps).
  SM21: To view system logs for additional context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes related to the error message BA336 or the job in question.
  System Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance metrics that might affect job execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.