How To Fix RSO280 - Installation could not be started as job &1 (&2)

RSO280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Installation could not be started as job &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

You want to schedule the installation of the selected Business Content
in the background as job &v1&, number &v2&.

System Response

Error number &V3& occurred when the system was scheduling job &V1&,
number &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Error number 4 means that the job could not be completely stored and
started. It is possible that the user does not have the authorization
necessary to start the batch jobs. The job is then stored with the
status 'scheduled', but it is not started.
Error 7 means that the lock could not be set. Check the locks set in
the system and reschedule the job.
For other errors, see the system log (transaction SM21).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO280 - Installation could not be started as job &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message RSO280 indicates that a job could not be started due to an issue with the installation process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to install or schedule a job related to data extraction, reporting, or other background processing tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job might be scheduled incorrectly or there may be conflicts with other jobs.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to start the job.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the job from starting.
  Resource Availability: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can prevent the job from being executed.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the job definition itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look