How To Fix /SDF/JOB_INFO004 - Job header read failed for job name &1 job count &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/JOB_INFO -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Job header read failed for job name &1 job count &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/JOB_INFO004 - Job header read failed for job name &1 job count &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/JOB_INFO004 Job header read failed for job name &1 job count &2 typically indicates that there was an issue retrieving the job header information for a specific job in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Does Not Exist: The job specified by the job name may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job or trying to access the job information may not have the necessary authorizations to view job details.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the job header from being read, such as database locks or corruption.
  Job Count Mismatch: The job count specified may not match the actual number of jobs in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues