How To Fix DO640 - & -> task & start error [&]: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 640

• Message text: & -> task & start error [&]: &

What causes this issue?

Error code for asynchronouse start of a task

System Response

Error code
1: Communications error
2: System error
3: No resources available

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO640 - & -> task & start error [&]: & ?

  The SAP error message DO640 typically indicates that there is an issue with a background job or task that is failing to start. The message format you provided suggests that there is a specific task that is encountering an error during its execution.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been canceled.
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient resources (like memory or CPU) available on the server to execute the task.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the job definition or in the system can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the task.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP instance that are preventing the job from starting.
  Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs or processes that have not completed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any logs or messages that provide more detail about why the job failed.
  Review Job Configuration: Ensure that the job is configured correctly, including the variant, user, and execution time.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough available for the job to run. You can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to check active processes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  Restart the Job: If the job was canceled or failed, try restarting it after addressing any identified issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support with detailed logs and error messages for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DO640 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.