How To Fix GD180 - Processing = &1, Job number = &2, Job name = &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Processing = &1, Job number = &2, Job name = &3.

What causes this issue?

Processing can take place via dialog or in the background.
- 1 = Background processing.
- 2 = Dialog processing.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD180 - Processing = &1, Job number = &2, Job name = &3. ?

  The SAP error message GD180 typically indicates an issue related to background job processing. The message format suggests that it is providing information about a specific job that has encountered a problem during its execution. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3) represent the processing status, job number, and job name, respectively.
  Cause:
  The GD180 error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been canceled.
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient resources (e.g., memory, CPU) available on the application server to execute the job.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions defined in the job.
  Program Errors: The ABAP program or report associated with the job may contain errors or may not be functioning as expected.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the job from executing properly.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to job processing errors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GD180 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any error messages or logs associated with the job.
  Review Job Logs: Analyze the job logs for any specific error messages that can provide more context about the failure.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the job.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough resources available for job processing.
  Debugging: If the job is related to a custom ABAP program, consider debugging the program to identify any coding issues.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was canceled or failed, you may need to re-schedule it after addressing any underlying issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the GD180 error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job processing and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.