How To Fix RSJOB024 - SUBMIT &1 failed (sy-subrc &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: SUBMIT &1 failed (sy-subrc &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB024 - SUBMIT &1 failed (sy-subrc &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB024 indicates that a background job submission has failed. The message format is as follows:
  RSJOB024 SUBMIT &1 failed (sy-subrc &2)
  Cause
  The error can occur due to various reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Program Errors: The program being submitted may have coding errors or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user submitting the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient resources (memory, CPU, etc.) available to execute the job.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs or the job may be scheduled at a time when the system is under heavy load.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself.
  Incorrect Job Parameters: The parameters passed to the job may be incorrect or invalid.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RSJOB024 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Program: Verify that the program specified in the job exists and is error-free. You can do this by executing the program in the foreground to see if it runs without issues.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user who is submitting the job has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's resource usage (memory, CPU, etc.) to ensure that there are enough resources available for the job to run. You can use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) for this.
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling to ensure there are no conflicts with other jobs. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor job status and history.
  
  
  Database Connection: Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues. You can check the database logs for any errors.
  
  
  Review Job Parameters: Double-check the parameters being passed to the job to ensure they are correct and valid.
  
  
  Check Logs: Look at the job logs for more detailed error messages. You can find this in transaction SM37 by selecting the job and viewing the logs.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SE38: Execute ABAP Programs
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the program or job you are trying to run.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSJOB024 error.