How To Fix RSDME178 - System error; job cancelled by user or system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: System error; job cancelled by user or system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME178 - System error; job cancelled by user or system ?

  The SAP error message RSDME178, which states "System error; job cancelled by user or system," typically indicates that a background job or process in SAP was terminated either by a user action or due to a system issue. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to data extraction, reporting, or data processing tasks.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: A user may have manually canceled the job through the SAP GUI or transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  System Resource Issues: The job may have been canceled due to insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) or timeouts.
  Job Configuration Errors: Incorrect job settings or parameters can lead to failures.
  Database Locks: If the job tries to access a locked database table, it may be canceled.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the application server and database can lead to job failures.
  System Errors: Other underlying system errors or exceptions that cause the job to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any logs or messages that provide more context on why the job was canceled.
  Review Job Logs: Analyze the job logs for any specific error messages or warnings that can give insight into the cause of the cancellation.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) to ensure that the system is not overloaded. If necessary, optimize resource allocation.
  Re-run the Job: If the job was canceled due to a temporary issue, try re-running it after addressing any identified problems.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables that the job might be trying to access.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job is timing out, consider adjusting the job parameters or increasing the timeout settings.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult your SAP Basis team for deeper analysis, as they can check system logs and performance metrics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SM21: System log
  ST22: Dump analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for RSDME178 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background jobs and error handling for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDME178 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.