How To Fix D-084 - Download background job &: job specified does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Download background job &: job specified does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-084 - Download background job &: job specified does not exist ?

  The SAP error message D-084 ("Download background job &: job specified does not exist") typically occurs when you attempt to download the results of a background job that either does not exist or has already been deleted. Here are some details regarding the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Job Deletion: The background job you are trying to access may have been deleted or completed, and its results are no longer available.
  Incorrect Job Name/ID: The job name or ID you are specifying may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Job Not Started: The job may not have been started yet, or it may not have produced any output.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or download the job results.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job. Ensure that the job exists and is in a completed state.
  If the job is not listed, it may have been deleted or never existed.
  
  
  
  Check Job Name/ID:
  
  Double-check the job name or ID you are using to ensure it is correct. Make sure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Review Job Output:
  
  If the job exists but has no output, you may need to check the job's execution logs to understand why it did not produce any results.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and download background job results. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  If the job has been deleted or did not run successfully, consider re-running the job to generate the output again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to view the status of background jobs.
  SM36: Define Background Job - to create or schedule a new background job.
  SM21: System Log - to check for any system errors that may have affected job execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.