How To Fix GHO_COMMON_UTILITY008 - Job & Aborted or canceled, Please check Transaction SM37

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_COMMON_UTILITY - GHO_COMMON_UTILITY

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Job & Aborted or canceled, Please check Transaction SM37

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_COMMON_UTILITY008 - Job & Aborted or canceled, Please check Transaction SM37 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_COMMON_UTILITY008 indicates that a job has been aborted or canceled. This message typically arises when a background job fails to complete successfully. The error message suggests checking transaction SM37, which is the transaction code used to monitor and manage background jobs in SAP.
  Causes
  There can be several reasons for a job to be aborted or canceled, including:
  
  Program Errors: The ABAP program associated with the job may have encountered an error during execution, such as runtime errors or unhandled exceptions.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to job failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with database connectivity or database locks can cause jobs to fail.
  Job Configuration: Incorrect job scheduling or parameters may lead to issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user under which the job is running may not have the necessary authorizations to execute certain actions.
  External Dependencies: If the job relies on external systems or files, issues with those dependencies can cause failures.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status in SM37:
  
  Go to transaction SM37.
  Enter the job name, user, and date range to filter the jobs.
  Look for the job with the status "Canceled" or "Aborted".
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Log:
  
  Select the job and click on the "Job Log" button to view detailed logs.
  Look for error messages or warnings that indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Review Dump Analysis:
  
  If the job failed due to an ABAP runtime error, you can check transaction ST22 for short dumps.
  Analyze the dump to identify the root cause of the error.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system performance and check for resource bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the job is configured correctly, including the program name, variant, and scheduling parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions required by the job.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  After addressing the identified issues, you can re-run the job from SM37 or by scheduling it again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the job or program.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM50/SM66: Process Overview
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the job failure and implement a solution to resolve the issue.