How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS059 - Cannot start job for adjustment of settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot start job for adjustment of settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS059 - Cannot start job for adjustment of settings ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS059 indicates that there is an issue with starting a job for the adjustment of settings in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Archive Management or Data Archiving processes.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job that is supposed to adjust the settings may not be scheduled correctly or may have been canceled.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to start the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or parameters that prevent the job from starting.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can prevent jobs from being executed.
  Background Processing Issues: Problems with the background processing system in SAP can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any canceled or failed jobs and analyze the logs for more details.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to start the job. You can check this in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  Adjust Configuration: Review the archiving configuration settings in transaction code SARA. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Restart Background Processing: If there are issues with background processing, you may need to restart the background job processing. This can be done by checking the system logs and possibly restarting the SAP instance.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough available for job processing. You can use transaction codes like ST02 (buffer management) and ST06 (OS monitoring) to check resource usage.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  ST06: Operating System Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving and job management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.