How To Fix RSJOB033 - Run terminated abnormally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Run terminated abnormally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB033 - Run terminated abnormally ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB033 indicates that a background job has terminated abnormally. This can happen for various reasons, and diagnosing the exact cause requires examining the job logs and system settings. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  Program Errors: The ABAP program being executed may contain errors or exceptions that cause it to terminate unexpectedly.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient memory, disk space, or other system resources can lead to job failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as deadlocks or connection issues, can cause jobs to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user under which the job is running may not have the necessary authorizations to execute certain actions.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other jobs or processes running at the same time can lead to failures.
  Timeouts: The job may exceed the allowed execution time, leading to termination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job log for detailed error messages. You can do this by navigating to the job in transaction SM37 and checking the logs.
  Analyze the ABAP Code: If the job is running a custom ABAP program, check the code for any potential issues or unhandled exceptions.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST06 (OS monitoring) to check for memory and CPU usage. Ensure that the system has adequate resources.
  Database Monitoring: Check for any database locks or issues using transaction DB02 or DBACOCKPIT.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the job fails.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job is timing out, consider increasing the time limits or adjusting the job's scheduling to avoid conflicts with other jobs.
  Re-run the Job: After addressing the identified issues, you can re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors.
  ST22: Analyze dump analysis for ABAP runtime errors.
  SU53: Check authorization issues after a failed action.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RSJOB033.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background processing and job scheduling for best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.