How To Fix RSM858 - Could not create job &1; error &2

RSM858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Could not create job &1; error &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM858 - Could not create job &1; error &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM858, which states "Could not create job &1; error &2," typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP. This error indicates that there was a failure in creating a background job, and the placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific job names and error codes, respectively.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the job scheduling configuration in the SAP system.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, processes) to create new jobs.
  Job Name Conflicts: There may be a conflict with existing job names or naming conventions.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database performance can also lead to job creation failures.
  Transport Issues: If the job is being created as part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport configuration.
  
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