How To Fix SODQ009 - Job &1 could not be started. Error code: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SODQ - Operational Delta Queue

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Job &1 could not be started. Error code: &2

What causes this issue?

The job &V1& could not be generated. Error &V2&.

System Response

The meaning of error codes are:
1 = cant_create_job
2 = invalid_job_data
3 = jobname_missing
4 = cant_start_immediate
5 = invalid_startdate
6 = job_close_failed
7 = job_nosteps
8 = job_notex
9 = lock_failed
10 = invalid_target

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SODQ009 - Job &1 could not be started. Error code: &2 ?

  The SAP error message SODQ009 indicates that a job (identified by &1) could not be started due to an error code (&2). This error typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP, and it can be caused by various issues. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not be scheduled correctly or may have been deleted or canceled.
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient resources (e.g., memory, CPU) available on the application server to start the job.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the job definition or in the system settings.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the job server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any additional error messages or logs that can provide more context.
  Review Job Definition: Ensure that the job is defined correctly, including the program name, variant, and scheduling details.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough available for job processing. You can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to check active processes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to execute it. You can check this using transaction SU53 after attempting to run the job.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the job logs for any additional error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was canceled or failed, try to re-schedule it after addressing any identified issues.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate system-level issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  SM50: Process Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to job scheduling and error handling for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background processing and job scheduling for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SODQ009 error effectively. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.