How To Fix SBEIF061 - Report &1 could not become a step in job &2: RC = &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBEIF - Repository API Business Navigator

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Report &1 could not become a step in job &2: RC = &3

What causes this issue?

SY-SUBRC = 0: job scheduled
SY-SUBRC = 4: scheduling cancelled by user
SY-SUBRC = 8: job scheduling error (JOB_SUBMIT)
SY-SUBRC = 12: internal number assignment error

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBEIF061 - Report &1 could not become a step in job &2: RC = &3 ?

  The SAP error message SBEIF061 indicates that a report (identified as &1) could not be executed as a step in a background job (identified as &2) due to a return code (RC) of &3. This error typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP, where a report or program fails to execute as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Program Errors: The report or program may contain errors or exceptions that prevent it from executing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the report.
  Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) to execute the report.
  Configuration Issues: The job may be incorrectly configured, such as incorrect parameters or missing dependencies.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the database itself, such as locks or deadlocks.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: The job may conflict with other jobs or processes running at the same time.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Job Log: Review the job log for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into why the report failed.
  Debug the Report: If you have access, debug the report to identify any runtime errors or exceptions.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the report.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough available for the job to run.
  Review Job Configuration: Check the job configuration for any incorrect parameters or settings.
  Database Health Check: Ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that there are no locks or performance issues.
  Reschedule the Job: If there are conflicts with other jobs, consider rescheduling the job to a different time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor and analyze background jobs, and SM21 to check the system log for any related errors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or program you are trying to execute.
  Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific report or program for any prerequisites or configuration requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.