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

GHO_COMMON_UTILITY008 - Overview

• 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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GHO_COMMON_UTILITY008 - Details

• 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