How To Fix VW536 - Batch job execution terminated. Return code: &

VW536 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Batch job execution terminated. Return code: &

What causes this issue?

The background job for goods issue posting of deliveries in a transfer
could not be executed.

System Response

The function module "JOB_CLOSE" was cancelled. The possible return
values are:
INVALID_STARTDATE = 1
JOBNAME_MISSING = 2
JOB_CLOSE_FAILED = 3
JOB_NOSTEPS = 4
JOB_NOTEX = 5
LOCK_FAILED = 6
OTHERS = 99

How to fix this error?

The goods issue for the deliveries in the transfer is not posted. Post
the goods issue using delivery processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW536 - Details

• The SAP error message VW536 indicates that a batch job execution has been terminated, and it provides a return code that can help diagnose the issue. The return code (&) is a placeholder for the actual code that will provide more context about the error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job 
  Configuration Issues: The batch job may not be configured correctly, leading to execution failures.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system executing the job may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) can cause jobs to terminate unexpectedly.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to job failure.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or application errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Return Code: The first step is to check the actual return code provided in the error message. Each return code corresponds to a specific issue, and SAP documentation or support can help interpret