How To Fix STC_TM096 - Background job &1/&2 is aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Background job &1/&2 is aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM096 - Background job &1/&2 is aborted ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM096 indicates that a background job has been aborted. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Resource Issues: The job may have been aborted due to insufficient system resources, such as memory or CPU.
  Timeouts: The job may have exceeded the allowed execution time.
  Errors in Job Logic: There may be errors in the ABAP code or logic that the job is executing.
  Database Issues: Problems with database connectivity or database locks can cause jobs to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user under which the job is running may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other jobs or processes running at the same time can lead to an abort.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job log for detailed error messages. You can do this by navigating to the job in transaction SM37 and checking the job log.
  Analyze Dump: If the job caused a runtime error, check for short dumps in transaction ST22 to identify the root cause.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) using transaction SM50 or SM66 to ensure there are enough resources available.
  Adjust Timeouts: If the job is timing out, consider increasing the timeout settings for the job.
  Review Code: If the job is executing custom ABAP code, review the code for errors or inefficiencies.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions required by the job.
  Reschedule the Job: If there are conflicts with other jobs, consider rescheduling the job to a different time.
  System Configuration Review: Review the background processing configuration in transaction SM37 and ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific job or error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STC_TM096 error and implement a solution to resolve the issue.