How To Fix VEG_MSG004 - Job not aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VEG_MSG - Message class for Visual Enterrpise Generator

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Job not aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VEG_MSG004 - Job not aborted ?

  The SAP error message VEG_MSG004 ("Job not aborted") typically indicates that a background job in the SAP system has encountered an issue but has not been aborted. This message can arise in various contexts, often related to job scheduling and execution in the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may have been scheduled incorrectly or may have dependencies that are not met.
  Resource Constraints: There may be insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) to execute the job.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the job definition or in the system can lead to this message.
  Database Locks: If the job is trying to access a locked database object, it may not be able to proceed.
  Errors in Job Steps: One of the steps in the job may have encountered an error, but the job itself has not been aborted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for detailed error messages or warnings that can provide insight into what went wrong.
  Analyze Job Steps: Look at each step of the job to identify if any specific step is causing the issue. You can do this in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Resource Monitoring: Check system resources to ensure that there are enough available for the job to run. Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) or ST03 (Workload Analysis) for monitoring.
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies for the job are met. If the job is dependent on other jobs, make sure those have completed successfully.
  Adjust Job Configuration: If there are configuration issues, correct them in the job definition.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for and resolve any database locks that may be affecting the job.
  Re-run the Job: After addressing the issues, you can re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  ST22: Dump analysis (to check for ABAP runtime errors)
  ST03: Workload analysis
  ST02: Tune summary (to check for memory issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to job scheduling and background processing for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.