How To Fix WL646 - Background job & for automatic restart cannot be executed immediately

WL646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Background job & for automatic restart cannot be executed immediately

What causes this issue?

The background job &V1& which is used to automatically restart work
items with temporary errors cannot be executed immediately.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE WF_HINTERGRUNDVERWALTUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL646 - Background job & for automatic restart cannot be executed immediately ?

  The SAP error message WL646 indicates that a background job cannot be executed immediately due to issues related to the job's scheduling or system resources. This error typically arises when the system is unable to start the job due to various reasons, such as resource constraints, configuration issues, or conflicts with other jobs.
  Causes of WL646 Error
  
  Resource Constraints: The system may be experiencing high load or resource contention, preventing the job from starting.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be other jobs scheduled at the same time that are blocking the execution of the current job.
  
  Configuration Issues: The job may not be configured correctly, or there may be issues with the job's parameters.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that limit the number of concurrent background jobs.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be executed immediately (e.g., it may be in a "waiting" state).
  
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