How To Fix SMMSS_SQLJOBS020 - Action started

SMMSS_SQLJOBS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_SQLJOBS - Message class for SMSS_SQLJOBS

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Action started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS020 - Action started ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS020 typically indicates that an action related to SQL jobs has been initiated. This message is part of the SAP system's monitoring and job management functionalities, particularly in the context of SQL jobs that are scheduled or executed within the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  The error message itself does not indicate a failure but rather serves as a notification that an action has started. However, if you are experiencing issues related to this message, it could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Long-running SQL Jobs: The SQL job may be taking longer than expected to complete, which could lead to performance issues or timeouts.
  Resource Contention: There may be contention for database resources, causing delays in job execution.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SQL job or the database environment could lead to unexpected behavior.
  Database Locks: Other processes may be locking the resources that the SQL job needs to access.
  
  
  Solution:
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