How To Fix /LTB/JOB022 - Return code for SUBMIT command is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/JOB -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Return code for SUBMIT command is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/JOB022 - Return code for SUBMIT command is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1) ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/JOB022 Return code for SUBMIT command is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1) typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to submit a background job or report in SAP. The return code (&1) provides information about the nature of the error.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Program Name: The program or report you are trying to submit may not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the specified program.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling parameters or the job itself may have been canceled or terminated.
  Runtime Errors: The program may have encountered a runtime error or exception that caused it to terminate unexpectedly.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) may prevent the job from executing successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Name: Verify that the program name specified in the SUBMIT command is correct and that the program exists in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  Examine Job Logs: Check the job logs for any error messages or details that can provide insight into why the job failed. You can do this using transaction SM37.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program to identify any issues in the code that may be causing it to fail.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough resources available for the job to run. You can use transaction ST02 (buffer management) or ST06 (OS monitoring) for this.
  Review Job Scheduling: Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly and that there are no conflicts with other jobs or system settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SY-SUBRC: This is a system field that contains the return code from the last executed statement. A return code of 0 typically indicates success, while any other value indicates an error or warning.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE38: To execute or check the program directly.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  ST22: To check for dump analysis if the program crashed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /LTB/JOB022 error message in SAP.