How To Fix FKJO700 - JOB_OPEN error message: cant_create_job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKJO - Job Commander Messages

• Message number: 700

• Message text: JOB_OPEN error message: cant_create_job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKJO700 - JOB_OPEN error message: cant_create_job ?

  The SAP error message FKJO700 with the description "JOB_OPEN: can't_create_job" typically occurs when there is an issue with creating a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of FKJO700 Error
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create background jobs.
  
  
  System Resource Limitations: The system may have reached its limit for background jobs, or there may be insufficient resources (like memory or processing power) to create a new job.
  
  
  Job Name Conflicts: If a job with the same name already exists and is not allowed to be duplicated, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent job creation, such as job scheduling parameters.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or locks, can also prevent job creation.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the job is being created as part of a transport request, issues with the transport system can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions to FKJO700 Error
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to monitor existing background jobs. Check if there are too many jobs running or if there are jobs that are stuck or failed.
  
  
  Review Job Names: Ensure that the job name you are trying to create is unique and does not conflict with existing job names.
  
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources using transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST06 (OS monitoring) to ensure that the system is not overloaded.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to background processing in transaction SM36. Ensure that the settings allow for the creation of new jobs.
  
  
  Database Health Check: Ensure that the database is functioning correctly. Check for locks or connectivity issues that might be affecting job creation.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the job is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport system is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with the transport routes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST02: Tune Buffers
  ST06: Operating System Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for background processing and job scheduling for more detailed information.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FKJO700 error in your SAP system.