How To Fix SXMSF033 - Job &1 created and started in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Job &1 created and started in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF033 - Job &1 created and started in background ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF033 indicates that a job has been created and started in the background for the specified process. This message is typically related to the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) environment, where background jobs are created for processing messages or tasks that cannot be handled in real-time.
  Cause:
  
  
  Message Processing: The error usually occurs when a message cannot be processed immediately and is queued for background processing. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  System overload or high volume of messages.
  Configuration issues in the integration scenario.
  Errors in the message mapping or routing.
  Temporary unavailability of the target system.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling: The system automatically creates a background job to handle the processing of the message, which is a normal behavior in SAP XI/PI.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job that was created. Look for any errors or issues in the job log.
  If the job has failed, review the error messages for more details.
  
  
  
  Analyze Message Logs:
  
  Use transaction code SXMB_MONI to monitor the message processing. Check for any errors or warnings related to the specific message that triggered the background job.
  Review the message payload and ensure that it conforms to the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the integration scenario in the Integration Directory. Ensure that all necessary components (like sender/receiver agreements, mappings, etc.) are correctly set up.
  Validate the communication channels and ensure they are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If the issue is related to system performance, consider optimizing the system or increasing resources to handle the load.
  Monitor system performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Retry Mechanism:
  
  If the job is designed to retry, ensure that the retry settings are correctly configured. You may need to manually trigger a retry if the job has failed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide patches or workarounds for specific problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SXMB_MONI: Message Monitoring
  SXMSIF: Interface Monitoring
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for XI/PI for detailed information on message processing and background job handling.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SXMSF033 error message in your SAP environment.