How To Fix SMI_GENERAL122 - Error when submitting job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Error when submitting job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL122 - Error when submitting job ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL122 typically occurs when there is an issue with submitting a job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system resource limitations, or problems with the job itself.
  Causes of SMI_GENERAL122 Error
  
  Job Configuration Issues: The job may not be configured correctly, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Problems: The user submitting the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource constraints, such as insufficient memory or CPU availability.
  Background Processing Issues: There may be issues with the background processing system, such as the background job server being down or not properly configured.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs that have not yet completed or have failed.
  Transport Issues: If the job is related to a transport request, there may be issues with the transport itself.
  
  Solutions to SMI_GENERAL122 Error
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the job configuration settings to ensure that all parameters are correctly set and that the job is properly defined.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user submitting the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks.
  Check Background Job Server: Ensure that the background job server is active and properly configured. You can check this in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Review Job Dependencies: Check if the job has dependencies on other jobs and ensure that those jobs have completed successfully.
  Check Transport Requests: If the job is related to a transport request, verify that the transport is correctly imported and that there are no issues with the transport directory.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST02: Tune Summary
  ST03: Workload Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the job details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SMI_GENERAL122 error when submitting a job in SAP.