How To Fix UMGLOG016 - JOB_CLOSE failed (JOBNAME = &1, call from &2)

UMGLOG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMGLOG - Message class for the SPUMG Main Log

• Message number: 016

• Message text: JOB_CLOSE failed (JOBNAME = &1, call from &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMGLOG016 - JOB_CLOSE failed (JOBNAME = &1, call from &2) ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG016 indicates that there was a failure in closing a job, specifically when the job name is referenced as &1 and the call is from &2. This error typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Job Management (UMG) functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job specified by &1 may not exist or may have already been deleted.
  Job Already Closed: The job might have already been closed or completed, leading to an attempt to close it again.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to close the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job management or background processing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job using transaction codes like SM37