How To Fix BV122 - &1: Could not start background job for system measurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 122

• Message text: &1: Could not start background job for system measurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV122 - &1: Could not start background job for system measurement ?

  The SAP error message BV122 indicates that the system was unable to start a background job for system measurement. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user trying to start the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage background jobs.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling configuration or the background processing system.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints, such as CPU or memory limitations, preventing the job from starting.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings related to background processing or system measurement.
  Background Job Server Issues: The server designated for processing background jobs may be down or not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that may be stuck or have failed.
  Ensure that the background job server is active and properly configured. You can check this in transaction SM61.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor system performance and resource usage. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or scheduling jobs during off-peak hours.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for background processing in transaction SM36. Ensure that the settings are correct and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Restart Background Processing:
  
  If the background processing server is not responding, you may need to restart it. This can be done through transaction SM50 (Process Overview) or by restarting the SAP instance.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  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: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  ST02: Tune Summary
  ST03: Workload Analysis
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM61: Define Background Job Servers
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background processing and system measurement.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.