How To Fix /PRA/WH_PROC065 - Cannot submit the background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/WH_PROC -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Cannot submit the background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC065 - Cannot submit the background job ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC065 Cannot submit the background job typically indicates that there is an issue preventing a background job from being submitted in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to submit the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage background jobs.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be existing jobs that conflict with the new job being submitted, such as jobs scheduled at the same time or jobs that are currently running.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the background job scheduling settings or the job itself may not be properly defined.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints, such as insufficient memory or CPU availability, preventing new jobs from being scheduled.
  Job Parameters: Incorrect or missing parameters in the job definition can lead to submission failures.
  Background Processing Settings: The background processing settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to submit background jobs. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Review Existing Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check for existing background jobs. Look for jobs that may be running or scheduled at the same time and resolve any conflicts.
  Validate Job Definition: Review the job definition for any missing or incorrect parameters. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Monitor System Resources: Check system performance and resource availability. Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor memory and CPU usage.
  Check Background Processing Settings: Review the background processing settings in transaction SM36. Ensure that the settings are appropriate for the jobs being submitted.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU01: User Maintenance
  ST02: Tune Summary
  ST03: Workload Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job processing. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background job processing for more detailed information on how to configure and manage background jobs.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.