How To Fix DAAG_API018 - Run &1 stopped by user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DAAG_API - Message Class for Data Aging API

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Run &1 stopped by user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DAAG_API018 - Run &1 stopped by user ?

  The SAP error message DAAG_API018 with the description "Run &1 stopped by user" typically indicates that a background job or process was manually terminated by a user. This can happen for various reasons, such as the job taking too long to complete, encountering unexpected issues, or the user deciding to stop the job for any other reason.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Termination: The job was stopped by a user through transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM50 (Process Overview).
  Job Timeout: The job may have exceeded a predefined time limit set in the system.
  Resource Constraints: The job may have been consuming too many resources, prompting a user to stop it.
  Errors in Job Logic: The job may have encountered errors or unexpected behavior, leading the user to terminate it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any error messages or logs that might indicate why the job was stopped.
  Review Job Logs: Analyze the job logs for any warnings or errors that occurred before the job was terminated. This can provide insights into whether there were issues that need to be addressed.
  Re-run the Job: If the job was stopped unintentionally, you can re-run it. Ensure that any issues that caused the termination are resolved.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job is consistently taking too long or consuming too many resources, consider adjusting its parameters or optimizing the underlying processes.
  Consult with Users: If the job was stopped by a specific user, consult with them to understand their reasons for stopping it. This can help in addressing any concerns they may have.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling settings to ensure that jobs are scheduled appropriately and that resource limits are set according to system capabilities.
  Performance Tuning: If jobs are frequently being stopped due to performance issues, consider performance tuning of the underlying processes or database queries involved in the job.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.