How To Fix DMC_GENERAL417 - Start job to define migration object for table &1

DMC_GENERAL417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Start job to define migration object for table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL417 - Start job to define migration object for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL417 typically indicates that there is an issue with starting a job to define a migration object for a specific table in the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC). This error can occur during data migration processes when using SAP S/4HANA or other SAP systems that utilize the DMC.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job that is supposed to define the migration object may not have been scheduled correctly or may have failed to start.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to start the job or access the required objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the migration settings or the migration object itself.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to start the job in a timely manner.
  Missing Dependencies: The migration object may depend on other objects or settings