How To Fix STC_SC_TASKS006 - Check transaction SM37 for running jobs starting with SAP_SCTC*

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_SC_TASKS - System Copy Task Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Check transaction SM37 for running jobs starting with SAP_SCTC*

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS006 - Check transaction SM37 for running jobs starting with SAP_SCTC* ?

  The SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS006 indicates that there are issues with background jobs that are related to the SAP Solution Manager's job scheduling. Specifically, it suggests that there are running jobs that start with the prefix SAP_SCTC*, which are typically associated with the Solution Manager's job processing.
  Cause:
  
  Running Jobs: The error message indicates that there are background jobs currently running that match the specified pattern (SAP_SCTC*). This could be due to long-running jobs or jobs that have encountered issues and are stuck.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling or execution environment that are causing jobs to not complete as expected.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (CPU, memory, etc.) that are affecting job execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SM37: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 in your SAP system.
  Filter for jobs with the name starting with SAP_SCTC*.
  Check the status of these jobs (e.g., Running, Finished, Canceled).
  If you find jobs that are running for an unusually long time, you may need to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Logs:
  
  For any jobs that are running or have failed, check the job logs for error messages or warnings that can provide insight into what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Jobs:
  
  If you identify jobs that are stuck and not progressing, you may need to terminate them. This can be done in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the job scheduling is set up correctly and that there are no conflicts with other jobs that may be causing delays.
  
  
  
  System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources to ensure that there are no bottlenecks affecting job execution. You may need to optimize system performance or allocate more resources.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the SAP_SCTC* jobs or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Solution Manager: Ensure that your SAP Solution Manager is properly configured and that all necessary components are up to date.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on job scheduling and monitoring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STC_SC_TASKS006 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.