How To Fix S1808 - JOB_CLOSE failed, return code & (internal error)

S1808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 808

• Message text: JOB_CLOSE failed, return code & (internal error)

What causes this issue?

This is an unexpected error situation and can only be solved in the SAP
hotline.

System Response

Transaction ends.

How to fix this error?

Please report this problem to the hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1808 - JOB_CLOSE failed, return code & (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message S1808 "JOB_CLOSE failed, return code & (internal error)" typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to close a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and resolving it may require different approaches depending on the specific situation.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Status Issues: The job may not be in a state that allows it to be closed (e.g., it might still be running or in a failed state).
  Database Locking: There may be database locks that prevent the job from being closed properly.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to internal errors when trying to manage jobs.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the job is related to a transport request, issues with the transport system can also lead to this error.
  SAP Kernel Issues: Bugs or