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

SODQ009 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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