How To Fix ESH_SE_SEARCH023 - Background job could not be released

ESH_SE_SEARCH023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SE_SEARCH - Search

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Background job could not be released

What causes this issue?

You need to have authorization to release background jobs.

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?

Check your authorization. The same authorization is required when
releasing a background job using transaction SM36.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ESH_SE_SEARCH023 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SE_SEARCH023 indicates that a background job could not be released. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework, which is used for searching across various SAP applications and data sources.
  Causes
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have encountered issues during its scheduling phase.
  Resource Constraints: There may be insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) available to execute the job.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP ESH or related components can lead to job release failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system account attempting to release the job may lack the necessary authorizations.
  System Errors: General system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP environment can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for any