How To Fix SASAPIA084 - Background job (Index &) finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SASAPIA - Implementation Assistant

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Background job (Index &) finished

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SASAPIA084 - Background job (Index &) finished ?

  The SAP error message SASAPIA084 indicates that a background job has finished, but it does not provide specific details about whether the job was successful or if it encountered errors. This message is typically informational and is part of the job monitoring and logging process in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Job Completion: The message is generated when a background job completes its execution. This could be due to the job finishing successfully or encountering an error.
  Job Status: The job may have finished with a status of "Completed," "Canceled," or "Failed," but the message itself does not specify which status it is reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Log: To understand the outcome of the job, you should check the job log. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Enter the job name or other relevant criteria (like user, date, etc.) to filter the jobs.
  Select the job in question and click on the "Job Log" button to view detailed logs and messages related to the job execution.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Status: Look for any error messages or warnings in the job log that could indicate why the job did not complete successfully (if applicable). Common issues might include:
  
  Missing authorizations.
  Data inconsistencies.
  Resource limitations (e.g., memory, timeouts).
  
  
  
  Correct Issues: Based on the findings from the job log, take corrective actions. This may involve:
  
  Adjusting job parameters.
  Fixing data issues.
  Ensuring that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job: If the job failed due to correctable issues, you may need to re-run the job after addressing the problems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific background job configurations and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific job or program that generated the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve issues related to the SASAPIA084 message effectively.