How To Fix PS122 - Could not start job '&1' (rc = &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS - SAP Electronic Parcel Service

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Could not start job '&1' (rc = &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS122 - Could not start job '&1' (rc = &2) ?

  The SAP error message PS122, which states "Could not start job '&1' (rc = &2)," typically indicates that there was an issue with starting a background job in the SAP system. The error message includes placeholders for the job name (&1) and the return code (&2), which can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been deleted or canceled.
  Authorization Problems: The user or the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  System Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) to start the job.
  Configuration Errors: There could be configuration issues in the job definition or in the background processing settings.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs that have not yet completed or have failed.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the job from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction