How To Fix IUUC_S4_RCV_MSG004 - Determination of status of job &1 failed with return code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IUUC_S4_RCV_MSG - error messages concerning S4 migration processing in the RCV

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Determination of status of job &1 failed with return code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUUC_S4_RCV_MSG004 - Determination of status of job &1 failed with return code &2 ?

  The SAP error message IUUC_S4_RCV_MSG004 indicates that there was a failure in determining the status of a job, and it typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or data replication scenarios. The message includes placeholders for the job name (&1) and the return code (&2), which can provide more context about the specific issue.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Found: The job specified may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to check the job status.
  Job Execution Failure: The job may have failed to execute properly, leading to an inability to retrieve its status.
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the job scheduling system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in SLT or related components may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Manually check the status of the job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if it exists and what its current status is.
  Review Logs: Look at the job logs for any error messages or warnings that could provide insight into why the job failed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view job statuses. You may need to consult with your security team.
  Restart Job: If the job has failed, consider restarting it after addressing any underlying issues.
  System Health Check: Perform a health check of the SAP system to ensure that all components are functioning correctly.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in SLT and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SLT: SAP Landscape Transformation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SLT and job management for more detailed information on job handling and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the job name and return code for more targeted help.