How To Fix PFM_PAP_MESSAGES083 - Unexpected error when creating background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PAP_MESSAGES - PAP Message Class

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Unexpected error when creating background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES083 - Unexpected error when creating background job ?

  The SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES083 indicates that there was an unexpected error when trying to create a background job. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and troubleshooting it typically involves several steps. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create background jobs.
  System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the job scheduling settings or background processing settings.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, CPU) which can prevent job creation.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database performance can lead to errors when creating jobs.
  Program Errors: The program or report being scheduled may have errors or may not be compatible with background processing.
  Transport Issues: If the job is being created in a transport environment, there may be issues with transport requests.
  
  Potential Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create background jobs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling Settings: Check the background job scheduling settings in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and SM36 (Define Background Job) to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) and ST06 (Operating System Monitor) to check for resource bottlenecks. If the system is low on resources, consider optimizing or increasing resources.
  
  
  Check for Database Issues: Use transaction DB02 to monitor database performance and check for any locks or performance issues that might be affecting job creation.
  
  
  Debug the Program: If the error is related to a specific program, consider debugging the program to identify any issues that may be causing the error when run in the background.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the job is related to a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly configured and that all necessary objects are included.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for ABAP runtime errors)
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  DB02: Database Performance
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed information about the error, including any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PFM_PAP_MESSAGES083 error when creating a background job in SAP.