How To Fix GHO_COMMON_UTILITY003 - Job type is initial

GHO_COMMON_UTILITY003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_COMMON_UTILITY - GHO_COMMON_UTILITY

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Job type is initial

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

GHO_COMMON_UTILITY003 - Details

• The SAP error message GHO_COMMON_UTILITY003 with the description "Job type is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or similar modules where jobs are scheduled or processed. This error indicates that the job type being referenced is not properly initialized or is in an initial state, which can prevent the job from executing as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Job Initialization Issues: The job may not have been properly initialized or configured before execution.
  Configuration Errors: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings related to the job type in the system.
  System or Application Errors: There could be underlying issues with the SAP system or application that are causing the job to not be recognized correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the job type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the job type in the SAP system. Ensure that all required