How To Fix RSJOB081 - Job &1: Status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Job &1: Status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB081 - Job &1: Status &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB081 typically indicates an issue with a background job in the SAP system. The message format is as follows:
  RSJOB081 Job &1: Status &2
  Where &1 represents the job name and &2 represents the status of the job (e.g., "Finished", "Canceled", "Error", etc.).
  Causes
  The causes of this error can vary depending on the status of the job:
  
  Job Finished: If the job has finished, it may have completed successfully or with errors. You would need to check the job log for details.
  Job Canceled: The job may have been canceled manually or due to system issues (e.g., resource constraints).
  Job Error: The job may have encountered an error during execution, which could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Missing authorizations.
  Incorrect job parameters.
  Issues with the underlying data or processes.
  System resource issues (e.g., memory, CPU).
  
  
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Log: Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the job log for the specific job. Look for any error messages or warnings that can provide more context about the job's status.
  
  
  Analyze Job Status:
  
  If the job is finished, review the output and logs to determine if it completed successfully or if there were errors.
  If the job is canceled, check if there were any manual interventions or system issues that led to the cancellation.
  If the job encountered an error, identify the root cause based on the error messages in the job log.
  
  
  
  Correct Issues: Based on your findings, take corrective actions:
  
  If there are authorization issues, ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary permissions.
  If there are data issues, correct the data or parameters being processed by the job.
  If the job is resource-intensive, consider scheduling it during off-peak hours or optimizing the job to reduce resource consumption.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job: After addressing the issues, you can re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the error persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to the job or process you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to background jobs.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and resource usage to ensure that jobs can run without interruption.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSJOB081 error effectively.