How To Fix WL644 - Background job & for automatic restart contains invalid job data

WL644 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Background job & for automatic restart contains invalid job data

What causes this issue?

The background job &V1& which is used to automatically restart work
items with temporary errors contains incorrect data.

System Response

The action was terminated, the background job does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Evaluate the entries in SYSLOG. Search for entries for the function
module JOB_OPEN.

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WL644 - Details

• The SAP error message WL644, which states "Background job & for automatic restart contains invalid job data," typically indicates that there is an issue with a background job that is set to automatically restart. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Job Data: The job data may have become corrupted, leading to invalid references or parameters.
  Missing Job Definition: The job definition may have been deleted or modified, causing the system to be unable to find the necessary information to restart the job.
  Invalid Job Parameters: The parameters specified for the job may be incorrect or incompatible with the current system configuration.
  System Changes: Changes in the system configuration, such as updates or modifications to job scheduling settings, can lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to access or execute the job.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Definition: Verify that the job definition exists and is correctly configured. You can do