How To Fix RSM2018 - Job termination in source system

RSM2018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM2 - Monitor assistant help texts

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Job termination in source system

What causes this issue?

The background job for data selection in the source system has been
terminated. It is very likely that a short dump has been logged in the
source system

How to fix this error?

Read the job log in the source system. Additional information is
displayed here.
To access the job log, use the monitor wizard (step-by-step analysis)
or the menu path <LS>Environment -> Job Overview -> In Source System
</>.
Error correction:
Follow the instructions in the job log messages.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM2018 - Job termination in source system ?

  The SAP error message RSM2018 indicates that a job has been terminated in the source system during the data extraction process, typically related to the SAP Data Extraction process for SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes of RSM2018 Error
  
  
  Job Termination: The job that was supposed to run in the source system has been terminated due to various reasons such as:
  
  System overload or resource constraints.
  Manual termination of the job by a user.
  Errors in the data extraction logic or configuration.
  Network issues or connectivity problems between the source system and the BW system.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being extracted, such as:
  
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Missing data or invalid records that cause the job to fail.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the data source or extraction process can lead to job