How To Fix BV112 - Could not start job RSUVM008 for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Could not start job RSUVM008 for application &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the subsystem for background processing: The
exception condition &V2& was triggered when calling the function module
JOB_CLOSE for job RSUVM008 for application &V1&.

System Response

A lock entry for the measurement of application &V1& was set in table
TUJOB. This lock entry is deleted by job RSUVM998 after the measurement
is completed. As an error occurred during the scheduling of the job,
the lock entry was deleted to avoid future problems caused by the lock.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that an additional measurement for application &V1& is not
scheduled to start before the measurement of the application is
completed by job RSUVM007.
Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Meaning of exception condition &V2&:
1 = "Can't start immediately" (generally an authorization problem)
2 = "Invalid start date" (internal error in calling program)
3 = "Jobname missing" (internal error in calling program)
4 = "Job close failed" (error in subsystem for background processing,
check the system log)
5 = "Job no steps" (internal error in calling program)
6 = "Job not ex" (internal error in calling program)
7 = "Lock failed" (lock could not be set)
8 = Other error, check the system log.
Fix the cause of the problem to avoid problems in the future. You do
NOT need to start a new measurement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV112 - Could not start job RSUVM008 for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message BV112 indicates that the system could not start the job RSUVM008 for the specified application. This job is typically related to the update of the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Upgrade Manager or the Software Update Manager (SUM).
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been canceled or deleted.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to start the job.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the job from starting.
  Resource Availability: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) may prevent the job from being executed.
  Background Processing: The background processing system may be down or not functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job RSUVM008. Look for any error messages or logs that can provide more details.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was canceled or deleted, try to re-schedule it manually.
  Check System Logs: Use transaction code SM21 to check the system logs for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's resource usage to ensure that there are enough resources available for the job to run.
  Restart Background Processing: If there are issues with background processing, you may need to restart the background processing system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on job management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.