How To Fix RSBATCH015 - Job was not executed in the background - SM37 display not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Job was not executed in the background - SM37 display not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBATCH015 - Job was not executed in the background - SM37 display not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSBATCH015 indicates that a background job was not executed successfully, and as a result, you cannot display its details in transaction SM37. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help you resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been deleted before it could run.
  Job Execution Failure: The job may have encountered an error during execution, leading to its termination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the job details in SM37.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the background processing system, such as problems with the job server or the job scheduler.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be displayed (e.g., it may be in a "cancelled" state).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that you are using the correct selection criteria (user, job name, date, etc.) to find the job.
  Review Job Logs: If the job was executed but failed, check the job logs for error messages. You can do this by navigating to the job details in SM37 and reviewing the logs.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was not scheduled, you may need to re-schedule it using transaction SM36.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  System Monitoring: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and background processing logs (transaction SM37) for any system-related issues that may have affected job execution.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Display Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to background job processing. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  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 RSBATCH015 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.