How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA038 - Job started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Job started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA038 - Job started ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA038 Job started typically indicates that a job related to the transport infrastructure has been initiated. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that a transport job has been started in the background.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Processing: This message usually appears when a transport request is being processed. It indicates that the system has started the job to handle the transport request.
  Background Job: The message is generated when a background job is scheduled to execute a transport-related task, such as importing a transport request into the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Job Status: You can check the status of the job that has been started. Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs. Look for the job with the relevant name or user who initiated the transport.
  Check Logs: If you are expecting a specific outcome from the transport, check the job logs for any subsequent messages or errors that may indicate whether the transport was successful or if there were issues.
  Wait for Completion: If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete. The system will provide further messages once the job has finished processing.
  Review Transport Logs: After the job completes, review the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that there were no errors during the process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: To manage transport requests.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  ST22: To check for dumps that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with TMS for managing transports across different SAP systems.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to transport jobs or specific error messages that may provide additional context or solutions.
  
  If you encounter further issues or specific error messages after this job starts, you may need to investigate those messages for more detailed troubleshooting.