How To Fix CB459 - Background job could not be started

CB459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Background job could not be started

&CAUSE?
The system could not start the background job due to a lock or error in
authorization management.

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?

RESET N1
Try to start the background job again.
If the error occurs again, notify your system administrator.
<ZH>Note for the system administrator</>
For more detailed information on this error, refer to the system log or
the job log which you can call up from the job overview.
<DS:TRAN.SM37>Call up job overview</>
<DS:TRAN.SM21>System log: analysis</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB459 - Background job could not be started ?

  The SAP error message CB459, which states "Background job could not be started," typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to schedule or execute a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of CB459
  
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may not have enough resources (e.g., memory, CPU) to start the background job. This can happen if the system is under heavy load or if there are too many jobs scheduled at the same time.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other jobs that are scheduled to run at the same time, leading to resource contention.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to schedule the job may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the background processing settings, such as incorrect job parameters or settings.
  
  
  System Errors: There