How To Fix CY032 - The background job cannot be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The background job cannot be started

What causes this issue?

When your background job was started, an error occurred.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please consult your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY032 - The background job cannot be started ?

  The SAP error message CY032, which states "The background job cannot be started," typically indicates that there is an issue preventing the execution of 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 Error CY032
  
  
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other jobs scheduled to run at the same time, leading to resource contention.
  
  
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, CPU) or may have reached the maximum number of background jobs that can be executed simultaneously.
  
  
  Job Definition Issues: The job may not be defined correctly, such as missing parameters or incorrect job steps.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to schedule the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the background processing settings.
  
  
  Database Locks: The job may be trying to access a locked database object, preventing it from starting.
  
  
  Solutions to Error CY032
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling to ensure there are no conflicts. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor and manage background jobs.
  
  
  Resource Monitoring: Check system resources using transaction codes like SM50 (to monitor work processes) and ST02 (to check memory buffers). If resources are low, consider optimizing or increasing system resources.
  
  
  Review Job Definition: Verify the job definition in transaction SM36. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set and that the job steps are valid.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and execute background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 after an authorization failure.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: Check the background processing configuration in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure that the settings are appropriate for your system's workload.
  
  
  Database Lock Check: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on database objects that may be preventing the job from starting. If locks are found, investigate and resolve them.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  Restart Background Processing: If the issue persists, consider restarting the background processing by using transaction SM37 to stop and then start the background processing.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM12: Display Locks
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  ST02: Tune Memory
  SU53: Authorization Check
  RZ10/RZ11: Profile Parameters
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CY032 error message in your SAP system.