How To Fix NRSCNV296 - Background job could not reset step &1; see ST22

NRSCNV296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Background job could not reset step &1; see ST22

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV296 - Background job could not reset step &1; see ST22 ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV296 indicates that a background job could not reset a specific step, and it suggests checking transaction ST22 for more details. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, often related to issues with job execution, such as dumps or failures in the job steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  ABAP Runtime Errors: The most common cause of this error is an ABAP runtime error that occurred during the execution of the background job. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Syntax errors in the ABAP program.
  Accessing non-existent data or database tables.
  Memory issues or exceeding system limits.
  Logical errors in the code.
  
  
  
  Job 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the background job, such as invalid parameters or scheduling conflicts.
  
  
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to job failures.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can also cause background jobs