How To Fix CCMS_LONGBTC273 - Long-running job &1 started on &2 at &3 is no longer active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMS_LONGBTC - Error Messages: Data Collector SALK_REPORT_LONGRUNNING_JOBS

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Long-running job &1 started on &2 at &3 is no longer active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMS_LONGBTC273 - Long-running job &1 started on &2 at &3 is no longer active ?

  The SAP error message CCMS_LONGBTC273 indicates that a long-running background job (batch job) that was started on a specific date and time is no longer active. This message is part of the CCMS (Computing Center Management System) monitoring framework in SAP, which is used to monitor the status of background jobs and other system activities.
  Cause:
  
  Job Completion: The job may have completed its execution successfully or unsuccessfully, and thus is no longer active.
  Job Termination: The job may have been terminated due to an error, user intervention, or system issues.
  Job Timeout: The job may have exceeded its allowed execution time and was terminated by the system.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient resources (like memory or CPU) may have caused the job to fail or be terminated.
  System Restart: If the system was restarted while the job was running, it may have been terminated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Log: Review the job log for the specific job to determine its status and any error messages that may have been generated. You can do this by navigating to the job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Analyze Job Output: Look at the job output to see if there were any issues during execution that could explain why it is no longer active.
  Re-run the Job: If the job is critical and has failed, you may need to re-run it. Ensure that any issues that caused the failure are resolved before doing so.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough resources available for background jobs. You can use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03N (Workload Analysis) for this.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that occurred around the time the job was running.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job frequently runs into issues, consider adjusting its parameters, such as execution time or resource allocation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  ST02: Tune Summary
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background job management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to long-running jobs or performance tuning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.