How To Fix VA026 - Job cannot be generated: & results in Return code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Job cannot be generated: & results in Return code &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when job scheduling was started or completed in the
<GL:background_processing>background</>. This could be the result of
the following:
Error when scheduling was started:
the job is currently blocked
the job could not be blocked (poss. due to an error in lock management)
a unique job count could not be generated
Error when scheduling was completed
the job is currently blocked
the job could not be blocked (poss. due to an error in lock management)
a unique job count could not be generated
the job contains no steps

System Response

The could not create an address list in the background.

How to fix this error?

Check the possible causes. Read the system log to assist you in this.
Repeat the transaction at a later point in time. Contact your system
administrator if subsequents attempts also fail.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA026 - Job cannot be generated: & results in Return code & ?

  The SAP error message VA026, which states "Job cannot be generated: & results in Return code &," typically occurs in the context of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an issue with the background job that is supposed to be executed for processing sales documents, such as sales orders or deliveries.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the system that prevent the job from being generated.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create or execute the job.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to job generation failures.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other scheduled jobs or processes may prevent the job from being created.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the ABAP program that is being executed as part of the job.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupt data in the sales documents can lead to errors during job generation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the job in transaction codes like SPRO to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and execute background jobs. This can be checked using transaction SU53 or SU01.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks.
  Check Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling in transaction SM37 to see if there are any conflicts or if the job is already scheduled.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can debug the program that is causing the issue to identify any coding errors.
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the sales documents to ensure there are no inconsistencies or corrupt entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SM50 - Process Overview
  SPRO - Customizing
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  Logs: Review the application logs using transaction SLG1 for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.