How To Fix TWBH206 - Job was not started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBH - Hierarchy maintenance messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Job was not started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBH206 - Job was not started ?

  The SAP error message TWBH206, which states "Job was not started," typically indicates that a background job in the SAP system could not be initiated. This can happen for various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been deleted.
  Resource Availability: There may not be enough resources (e.g., background processing capacity) available to start the job.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that prevents it from starting, such as "Released" or "Cancelled."
  User Authorization: The user who scheduled the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute it.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the background processing settings.
  Time Constraints: The job may be scheduled to run at a time when the system is not available for background processing (e.g., during maintenance windows).
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on