How To Fix RSM063 - &1 error while checking status of job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: &1 error while checking status of job

What causes this issue?

Cannot check status of jobs &V2& &V3& (exception &V1&). You can see the
meaning of the exception in the following list:
checking_of_job_has_failed,,= 1
correcting_job_status_failed,,= 2
invalid_dialog_type,,= 3
job_does_not_exist,,= 4
no_check_privilege_given,,= 5
ready_switch_too_dangerous,,= 6

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM063 - &1 error while checking status of job ?

  The SAP error message RSM063 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status of a background job. The message format usually looks like this: "Job &1 is not active." This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or at all.
  Job Completed: The job may have already completed its execution, and you are trying to check its status.
  Job Cancelled: The job might have been cancelled or terminated before it could complete.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from viewing the job status.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues affecting job scheduling and execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check if the job is listed there. You can filter by job name, user, and date.
  If the job is not listed, it may not have been scheduled.
  
  
  
  Review Job Status:
  
  If the job is listed, check its status. If it shows as "Finished" or "Cancelled," you can view the job log for more details on what happened.
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  If the job was not scheduled, you can create a new job using transaction code SM36 and set it up again.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view job statuses. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the job processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and execution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM14: Background Job Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job processing and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or open a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.