How To Fix /LTB/JOB023 - Return code for function module JOB_CLOSE is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1)

/LTB/JOB023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/JOB -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Return code for function module JOB_CLOSE is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1)

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/LTB/JOB023 - Details

• The SAP error message /LTB/JOB023 Return code for function module JOB_CLOSE is &1 (SY-SUBRC = &1) typically indicates an issue with closing a background job in SAP. The error message provides a return code (&1) that can help diagnose the specific problem.
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to close may not exist or may have already been closed.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be closed (e.g., it is still running or has already been canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to close the job.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  Function Module Errors: The function module JOB_CLOSE may encounter issues due to incorrect parameters or unexpected states.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that the job exists and