How To Fix COV_LOG089 - Could not restart job &1: Target server &2 is unknown

COV_LOG089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV_LOG - Coverage Analyzer: Log Entries in Monitor

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Could not restart job &1: Target server &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV_LOG089 - Could not restart job &1: Target server &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message COV_LOG089 indicates that there is an issue with restarting a job because the target server specified is unknown. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with background jobs or when using the SAP Central Job Scheduling (CJS) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Target Server: The specified target server in the job definition does not exist or is not recognized by the SAP system. This could be due to a typo in the server name or the server not being configured correctly in the system.
  Server 
  Configuration Issues: The target server may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from recognizing the target server.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to restart the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target server.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Server Name: Verify that the target server