How To Fix BV109 - Could not start job &3 for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Could not start job &3 for application &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the subsystem for background processing: the
exception condition &V2& was triggered when calling function module
JOB_OPEN for the job &V3& for application &V1&.

System Response

Measurement scheduling is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Meaning of exception &V2&:
1 = "Can't create Job" (error in subsystem for background processing,
check the system log)
2 = "Invalid Job Data" (internal calling program error)
3 = "Jobname missing" (internal calling program error)
4 = Other error, check the system log.
Fix the cause of the error and rerun the measurement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV109 - Could not start job &3 for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message BV109 ("Could not start job &3 for application &1") typically indicates that there was an issue with starting a background job for a specific application. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job might not be scheduled correctly or may have been deleted or canceled.
  Authorization Problems: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to start the job.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling settings or the application itself.
  Resource Availability: The system may not have enough resources (like memory or processing power) to start the job.
  Application Errors: The application itself may have encountered an error that prevents the job from starting.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs that have not yet completed or have failed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any failed jobs or jobs that are currently running.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  Examine Job Configuration: Review the job configuration settings in transaction SM36 to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources using transaction SM50 or SM66 to ensure that there are enough resources available for job execution.
  Review Application Logs: Check the application logs for any errors that might indicate why the job could not start. This can often provide more context on the issue.
  Check Dependencies: If the job has dependencies, ensure that all prerequisite jobs have completed successfully.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was canceled or failed, try to re-schedule it using transaction SM36.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor job status.
  SM36: Define and schedule jobs.
  SM50/SM66: Monitor active processes.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for job scheduling and background processing for more detailed information on how to manage jobs effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.