How To Fix SCSM_AVAILABILITY021 - Backgrnd proc. error during job search: check &1 in SM37, delete if necc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCSM_AVAILABILITY - CCMS Messages - CCMSPING Environment - Availability

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Backgrnd proc. error during job search: check &1 in SM37, delete if necc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCSM_AVAILABILITY021 - Backgrnd proc. error during job search: check &1 in SM37, delete if necc. ?

  The SAP error message SCSM_AVAILABILITY021 indicates that there was a background processing error during a job search. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with a background job that has been scheduled in the SAP system. The message suggests checking the job logs in transaction SM37 for more details about the error.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Job Failure: The background job may have failed due to an error in the program or process it was executing.
  Resource Issues: There may be insufficient resources (like memory or processing power) available to execute the job.
  Configuration Issues: There could be misconfigurations in the job settings or the environment.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can also lead to job failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37.
  Enter the job name or user who scheduled the job, and set the date range.
  Execute the search to find the job in question.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Log:
  
  Once you find the job, check its status. If it has failed, select the job and click on the "Job Log" button to view detailed error messages.
  Look for specific error messages or codes that can provide more insight into why the job failed.
  
  
  
  Correct the Issue:
  
  Based on the error messages, take corrective actions. This may involve fixing the program code, adjusting job parameters, or resolving resource issues.
  If the job is no longer needed, you can delete it from the job list.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  After addressing the issues, you can re-schedule or re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Ensure that the system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle background jobs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the job.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Schedule background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for additional errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to background processing errors for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.