How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE026 - Batch job aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Batch job aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE026 - Batch job aborted ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE026 Batch job aborted typically indicates that a batch job in the SAP system has failed due to an error during its execution. This can happen for various reasons, and identifying the root cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The batch job may be processing data that is inconsistent, missing, or invalid.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the job or related processes can lead to failures.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) can cause the job to abort.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the batch job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the ABAP program or function module being executed.
  Timeouts: The job may exceed the allowed execution time, leading to an automatic abort.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify specific error messages or warnings that occurred during execution.
  Analyze Dump: If the job caused a runtime error (short dump), use transaction ST22 to analyze the dump for more details on what went wrong.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed is valid and complete. You may need to clean or correct the data.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings related to the batch job and ensure they are correct.
  Resource Monitoring: Check system resources using transaction ST03N or ST06 to ensure that the system is not overloaded.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the job fails.
  Debugging: If you suspect a program error, you may need to debug the ABAP code to identify the issue.
  Increase Timeout: If the job is timing out, consider increasing the timeout settings for the job.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor and manage batch jobs.
  ST22: Analyze short dumps.
  SU53: Check authorization failures.
  ST03N: Performance analysis and workload monitoring.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for batch processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.