How To Fix SUPG_SGEN517 - Job &1(&2) terminated; generation not finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUPG_SGEN - Message texts for Upgrade SGEN

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Job &1(&2) terminated; generation not finished

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUPG_SGEN517 - Job &1(&2) terminated; generation not finished ?

  The SAP error message SUPG_SGEN517 indicates that a job related to the generation of objects (such as programs, function modules, or other repository objects) has been terminated, and as a result, the generation process was not completed successfully. This error can occur during the execution of the transaction code SE80 or when running the transaction SGEN (SAP Generation).
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: The job may have been terminated due to insufficient system resources, such as memory or CPU.
  Timeouts: The job may have exceeded the allowed execution time and was terminated by the system.
  Errors in Code: There may be syntax errors or other issues in the ABAP code that prevent successful generation.
  Lock Issues: The job may have encountered a lock situation where it could not access required objects.
  Transport Issues: If the job is related to transport requests, issues with the transport system can lead to termination.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or deadlocks, can also cause job termination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify the specific reason for the termination. Look for any error messages or warnings that can provide more context.
  Increase Resources: If the job is failing due to resource constraints, consider increasing the available memory or CPU resources on the application server.
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If the job is timing out, you may need to adjust the timeout settings in the system configuration.
  Fix Code Errors: If there are syntax errors or other issues in the ABAP code, correct them and attempt to regenerate the objects.
  Release Locks: Check for any locks that may be preventing the job from accessing required objects and release them if necessary.
  Re-run the Job: After addressing the underlying issues, re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  Check Transport Configuration: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that the transport configuration is correct and that there are no issues with the transport directory.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor and check job logs.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for development objects.
  SGEN: To generate ABAP programs and other objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that occurred around the same time as the job termination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue causing the SUPG_SGEN517 error message.