How To Fix ESH_DB060 - Job Definition &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Job Definition &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

While the jobs managed via the Job Repository are running in general,
job &V1& is not active.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact the operations-team/ the system-administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB060 - Job Definition &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB060 indicates that a job definition, specifically the one referenced by &1, is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, where job definitions are used to manage background jobs for indexing and updating search data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Job Definition: The job definition referenced in the error message is not active. This could be due to it being manually deactivated or not being scheduled properly.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ESH or the underlying database that prevent the job from being activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or run the job definition.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues in the system, such as missing components or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE38 or SA38 and execute the report ESH_JOB_DEFINITION.
  Check the status of the job definition and activate it if it is inactive.
  You can also use transaction SM37 to check the job status and see if it has been scheduled or if there are any errors.
  
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly. You can do this in transaction SM36 where you can create or modify job definitions.
  Make sure that the job is set to run at the desired intervals.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the job definition. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the ESH and ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that might address known issues with the job definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional information or patches related to the ESH and job definitions.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38/SA38: For executing reports.
  SM37: For monitoring job status.
  SM36: For defining and scheduling jobs.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Enterprise Search and job management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_DB060 error and ensure that the job definition is active and functioning as expected.