How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG140 - Please restart the job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Please restart the job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG140 - Please restart the job ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG140 typically indicates that there is an issue with the job related to the extraction of data in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly in the context of purchasing or catalog management. The message suggests that the job needs to be restarted due to an error that occurred during its execution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Locking Issues: The job may have encountered a data locking issue, where another process is holding a lock on the data it needs to access.
  System Performance: The job may have timed out due to system performance issues, such as high load or insufficient resources.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the job settings or in the data extraction process.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or corrupt records.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Restart the Job: As the error message suggests, the first step is to restart the job. This can sometimes resolve transient issues.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant tables and release them if necessary.
  Monitor System Performance: Check system performance metrics to ensure that there are sufficient resources available. You can use transaction ST03N for performance analysis.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong. Use transaction SM37 to view job logs.
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the job and the data extraction process to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify and resolve any issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to check table structures or SE16 to view data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the MM module and data extraction processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.