How To Fix SD159 - Job was started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Job was started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD159 - Job was started ?

  The SAP error message SD159 ("Job was started") typically indicates that a background job has been initiated in the SAP system, but it may not have completed successfully or is still in progress. This message is often seen in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with batch jobs related to sales order processing, delivery, or billing.
  Cause:
  
  Job Status: The job may be running, and the system is informing you that it has started processing.
  Long Processing Time: The job might take longer than expected due to data volume or system performance issues.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be conflicts with other jobs or resources that are causing delays.
  Errors in Job Execution: If the job encounters errors during execution, it may not complete successfully, leading to this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor the status of the job. You can filter by job name, user, or date to find the specific job.
  
  Look for the job in the list and check its status (e.g., Running, Finished, Canceled).
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Logs: If the job has finished but with errors, check the job log for any error messages or warnings that can provide insight into what went wrong.
  
  In SM37, select the job and click on "Job Log" to view detailed information.
  
  
  
  Review System Performance: If jobs are consistently taking too long, consider reviewing system performance metrics. This may involve checking for:
  
  System resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk I/O).
  Database performance issues.
  Lock contention or other bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Reschedule or Restart the Job: If the job has failed or is stuck, you may need to cancel it and reschedule it. Ensure that any underlying issues are resolved before restarting.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the job is part of a standard SAP process, refer to SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or recommended practices.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if the job is critical to business operations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Schedule background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Performance Tuning: Consider reviewing SAP performance tuning guides to optimize job execution times.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to background jobs in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the issue related to the SD159 error message effectively.