How To Fix EHQ012 - Error occurred generating the job

EHQ012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error occurred generating the job

What causes this issue?

An error occurred attempting to generate a job.

System Response

The job could not be generated.

How to fix this error?

Try again to enter a start time and other job parameters, and generate
a job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ012 - Error occurred generating the job ?

  The SAP error message EHQ012, which states "Error occurred generating the job," typically occurs in the context of job scheduling or background processing in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or background processing settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to create or schedule the job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can prevent the job from being generated.
  Job Definition Errors: Errors in the job definition, such as incorrect parameters or missing required fields, can trigger this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or locks, can also lead to job generation failures.
  Transport Issues: If the job is being transported from one system to another, issues during the transport process can