How To Fix S05028 - Cannot complete alert (&1) rc = &2

S05028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S05 -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot complete alert (&1) rc = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S05028 - Cannot complete alert (&1) rc = &2 ?

  The SAP error message S05028, which states "Cannot complete alert (&1) rc = &2," typically indicates that there is an issue with the alert processing in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when the system is trying to execute an alert or notification but encounters a problem.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The alert may not be properly configured in the system, leading to execution failures.
  Authorization Problems: The user or process attempting to execute the alert may lack the necessary authorizations.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can prevent the alert from being processed.
  Background Job Failures: If the alert is triggered by a background job, any issues with that job (e.g., it has failed or is not scheduled correctly) can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the alert may be incorrect or invalid, causing the alert processing to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
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