How To Fix S03104 - System cannot create background job with &1 (SY-SUBRC = &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S03 - Messages for Enjoy TCC Monitors, July 20, 1999

• Message number: 104

• Message text: System cannot create background job with &1 (SY-SUBRC = &2)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You may not have authorization to create background jobs. In this case,
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S03104 - System cannot create background job with &1 (SY-SUBRC = &2) ?

  The SAP error message S03104 indicates that the system is unable to create a background job due to a specific issue. The message typically includes placeholders for &1 and &2, which represent the job name and the return code, respectively. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Name Issues: The job name specified may not be valid or may already exist in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to create the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create background jobs.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the background processing configuration in the SAP system.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource limitations, such as insufficient memory or processing capacity.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that prevent the new job from being created.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are preventing job creation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Name: Ensure that the job name specified is valid and does not conflict with existing jobs. You can check existing jobs in transaction SM37.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  Check Background Processing Configuration: Review the configuration settings for background processing in transaction SM36 and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system resources and check for any bottlenecks or issues that may be affecting job creation.
  Check for Conflicts: Review the job scheduling in transaction SM37 to identify any conflicts with other jobs that may be running at the same time.
  Database Health Check: If you suspect database issues, consult with your database administrator to check for any errors or performance issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Create Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to background job creation. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.