How To Fix /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG018 - Unable to create a background job

/SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Unable to create a background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG018 - Unable to create a background job ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG018 Unable to create a background job typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to create a background job for a specific process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create background jobs.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the background job scheduling in the SAP system.
  Job Scheduler Issues: The background job scheduler (e.g., the SAP Job Management) may be down or not functioning correctly.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, processes) to create new jobs.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical errors in the code or configuration that prevent job creation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create background jobs. You can check this