How To Fix JOBREPO027 - Technical Job Definition has been deactivated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Technical Job Definition has been deactivated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO027 - Technical Job Definition has been deactivated. ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO027 indicates that a technical job definition has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP, where a job definition that is required for executing a specific background job is no longer active.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Job Definition: The job definition may have been manually deactivated by a user or through a system process.
  Transport Issues: If the job definition was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system configuration or upgrades may lead to certain job definitions being deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent the job from being executed, leading to the perception that the job definition is deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Check the status of the job definition and see if it can be reactivated.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can reactivate the job definition through transaction SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  
  
  Check Job Definition Status:
  
  Use transaction SM36 to review the job definitions and their statuses.
  Ensure that the job definition is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the job definition was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to reactivate the job definition or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into system configurations and any potential issues that may have led to the deactivation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the job. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job processing and job definitions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job definitions and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the JOBREPO027 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.