How To Fix ESH_QM_EXEC026 - Error scheduling follow-up job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QM_EXEC - ES Query Measurement: Execution

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Error scheduling follow-up job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QM_EXEC026 - Error scheduling follow-up job ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QM_EXEC026 indicates that there was an issue scheduling a follow-up job in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or related components. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job scheduler may be down or not functioning correctly, preventing the follow-up job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to schedule jobs.
  System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings related to job scheduling or the ESH component.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent new jobs from being scheduled.
  Background Job Management: There may be issues with the background job management settings or the job itself may have been defined incorrectly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Scheduler: Ensure that the job scheduler is running correctly. You can check the status of the job scheduler in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the ESH and job scheduling. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's resource usage to ensure that it is not overloaded. You can use transaction SM50 or ST02 to monitor performance.
  Check Background Job Definitions: Review the definition of the job that is failing to schedule. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly and that there are no errors in the job definition.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for ESH and job scheduling for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.