How To Fix SQLM072 - Can't release update job. Check job release authorization and react. SQLM


SQLM072 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

  • Message number: 072

  • Message text: Can't release update job. Check job release authorization and react. SQLM

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  • What causes this issue?

    The SQLM periodic data refresh job could not be released. This is
    probably due to insufficient user authorization for job releases.

    System Response

    Despite the missing update job, SQL Monitor can still be active and
    collect data<(>,<)> but you won't be able to see and analyze this data
    within transaction SQLM.

    How to fix this error?

    As a proper solution you should (re-)activate SQL Monitor with a user
    that has the required release authorization (authorization Background
    Processing: Operations on Background Jobs, RELE authorization, or object
    Background Processing: Background Administrator).
    As a workaround<(>,<)> you can try to update the SQLM data manually from
    transaction SQLM, menu "SQL Monitor" -> "Refresh" -> "All Servers" /
    "Local Server".

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM072 - Can't release update job. Check job release authorization and react. SQLM ?
    The SAP error message SQLM072, which states "Can't release update job. Check job release authorization and react," typically occurs when there is an issue with the authorization required to release an update job in the SAP system. This error is often related to the background processing of update requests, which are essential for ensuring that changes made in the system are processed correctly.
    
    Cause: Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the update job may not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen if the user lacks the required roles or permissions to execute or release update jobs. Job Status: The update job may be in a status that does not allow it to be released, such as being in a "waiting" or "error" state. System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the release of update jobs based on certain criteria.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the

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