How To Fix RA620 - There are no jobs active/released for background dispatching

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 620

• Message text: There are no jobs active/released for background dispatching

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA620 - There are no jobs active/released for background dispatching ?

  The SAP error message RA620, which states "There are no jobs active/released for background dispatching," typically occurs when the background processing system in SAP is unable to find any jobs that are currently scheduled or released for execution. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Scheduled Jobs: There may be no jobs scheduled in the background processing system.
  Jobs Not Released: Jobs may be scheduled but not released for execution.
  Job Status: The jobs may be in a status that does not allow them to be executed (e.g., "Cancelled" or "Finished").
  Background Processing Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the background processing system.
  System Load: The system may be under heavy load, causing jobs to be delayed or not processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute background jobs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if there are any jobs scheduled or released.
  Ensure that jobs are in the "Released" status.
  
  
  
  Release Jobs:
  
  If jobs are scheduled but not released, you can release them manually in transaction SM37 or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  
  
  Review Job Status:
  
  Check the status of the jobs. If they are in a status that prevents execution, you may need to delete or re-schedule them.
  
  
  
  Check Background Processing Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the background processing configuration is set up correctly. You can check this in transaction SM63 (Background Processing).
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the system load and see if there are any performance issues affecting job processing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Restart Background Processing:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the background processing system. This can sometimes resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM63: Background Processing Configuration
  SM50/SM66: Process Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background processing and job scheduling.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job processing and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RA620 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.