How To Fix CM_EHFND_PCEP013 - An error (&3) occurred during the start of job &1 with job name &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_PCEP - Message Class Product Compliance Event Processing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: An error (&3) occurred during the start of job &1 with job name &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_PCEP013 - An error (&3) occurred during the start of job &1 with job name &2. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_PCEP013 indicates that there was an error during the start of a job in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Configuration Issues: The job might not be configured correctly, leading to errors during its execution.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to start or run the job.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can prevent the job from starting.
  Background Processing Issues: Problems with the background processing system or the job server can lead to this error.
  Dependencies Not Met: The job may depend on other jobs or processes that have not completed successfully.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or application errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the job settings in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job) to ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST06 (Operating System Monitor) to check for resource bottlenecks. If resources are low, consider optimizing or increasing them.
  Check Background Processing: Ensure that the background processing system is functioning correctly. You can check the status of the background work processes in transaction SM50 (Work Process Overview).
  Review Job Dependencies: If the job has dependencies, ensure that all prerequisite jobs have completed successfully.
  Analyze Logs: Check the job logs for more detailed error messages. You can find logs in transaction SM37 by selecting the job and clicking on "Job Log."
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST02: Tune Summary
  ST06: Operating System Monitor
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any logs you have gathered.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.