How To Fix GD020 - The restart will not be carried out.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The restart will not be carried out.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to carry out a restart, but the original run has not yet
processed any records.

System Response

No restart is possible in this case.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD020 - The restart will not be carried out. ?

  The SAP error message GD020, which states "The restart will not be carried out," typically occurs in the context of background job processing or when dealing with system restarts. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of GD020 Error
  
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The error may occur if there are issues with the scheduling of background jobs, such as conflicts or misconfigurations.
  
  
  System Resource Constraints: If the system is under heavy load or if there are insufficient resources (like memory or CPU), the restart of a job or process may fail.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the job definition or in the system configuration can lead to this error.
  
  
  Job Status: If the job is already in a status that does not allow for a restart (e.g., it has already completed or failed), the system will not attempt to restart it.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack