How To Fix ES040 - Background job '&1' complete

ES040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Background job '&1' complete

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ES040 - Details

• The SAP error message ES040 indicates that a background job has completed, but it may not have completed successfully. This message is typically associated with the job scheduling and execution process in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Completion: The message indicates that the background job identified by &1 has finished running. This could be due to successful completion, termination, or failure of the job.
  Job Status: The job may have completed with a status of "Finished," "Canceled," or "Failed." The specific status can be checked in the job log.
  Errors in Job Execution: If the job encountered errors during execution, it may not have produced the expected results, leading to the need for further investigation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Log: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Enter the job name and relevant selection criteria (like user, date, etc.).
  Check the job log for any error messages or warnings