How To Fix IST_EBS406 - A problem occured while reading the job status of job no. &1, job name &2

IST_EBS406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 406

• Message text: A problem occured while reading the job status of job no. &1, job name &2

What causes this issue?

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?

Check the status of the specified job using transaction SM37.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS406 - A problem occured while reading the job status of job no. &1, job name &2 ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS406 indicates that there was a problem while reading the job status of a specific job in the background processing system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job number or job name specified may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or canceled.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job or trying to read the job status may not have the necessary authorizations to access job information.
  System Performance Issues: There may be performance issues in the SAP system that are preventing the job status from being read.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can lead to this error.
  Job Status Not Updated: The job status may not have been updated correctly due to a system error or interruption.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Existence: Verify