How To Fix STC_TM045 - Job &1 could not be scheduled; SUBMIT failed; see system log for details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Job &1 could not be scheduled; SUBMIT failed; see system log for details

What causes this issue?

Job &V1& could not be generated. SUBMIT of report &V2& failed.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check system log via transaction <DS:TRAN.SM21>SM21</> for further
details.

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 STC_TM045 - Job &1 could not be scheduled; SUBMIT failed; see system log for details ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM045 indicates that a job could not be scheduled due to a failure in the SUBMIT command. This error typically arises in the context of background job processing in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Job Management (STC) framework.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  System Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) available to schedule the job.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job definition or in the system settings can lead to scheduling failures.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs that have not yet completed or have failed.
  Errors in the Job Program: The program or report that the job is trying to execute may contain errors or may not exist.
  System Log Errors: There may be additional errors logged in the system log (transaction SM21) that provide more context about the failure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Log: Use transaction code SM21 to check the system log for any related error messages that can provide more details about the failure.
  Review Job Definition: Verify the job definition in transaction SM37 or SM36 to ensure that all parameters are correctly set and that the program exists.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or the background job has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Monitor System Resources: Check system performance and resource availability. Use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST06 (OS monitoring) to monitor system resources.
  Check Job Dependencies: Ensure that any prerequisite jobs have completed successfully. You can check job dependencies in the job overview.
  Test the Program: Manually execute the program or report that the job is trying to run to see if it runs without errors.
  Adjust Job Scheduling: If the job is resource-intensive, consider scheduling it during off-peak hours to avoid resource contention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST02: Tune Buffers
  ST06: OS Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job scheduling and the STC_TM045 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for job scheduling and background processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STC_TM045 error and implement a solution to resolve it.