How To Fix RSJOB087 - Job &1 (type &2) failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Job &1 (type &2) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB087 - Job &1 (type &2) failed ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB087 indicates that a background job has failed. The message typically includes the job name and type, which can help in diagnosing the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Program Errors: The ABAP program associated with the job may have encountered a runtime error or exception.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient memory, disk space, or other system resources can lead to job failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with database connectivity or SQL errors 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.
  Incorrect Job Parameters: If the job was scheduled with incorrect or invalid parameters, it may fail during execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job log for detailed error messages. You can do this by navigating to the job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and checking the job log for any specific error messages.
  Analyze Dump: If the job failed due to an ABAP runtime error, check for short dumps in transaction ST22. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Review System Resources: Ensure that the system has adequate resources (memory, disk space) available. You can check system performance using transaction ST03N or ST06.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job was scheduled with incorrect parameters, modify the job settings and reschedule it.
  Re-run the Job: After addressing the underlying issue, you can manually restart the job from transaction SM37.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific program or job type for known issues and fixes.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or transaction that the job is executing to ensure it is being used correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSJOB087 error and implement a solution to resolve it.