How To Fix WL649 - Background job & for automatic restart scheduled and started

WL649 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Background job & for automatic restart scheduled and started

What causes this issue?

The background job &V1& which is used to automatically restart work
items with temporary errors was scheduled correctly and started
immediately.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL649 - Background job & for automatic restart scheduled and started ?

  The SAP error message WL649 typically indicates an issue related to background job processing, specifically when a job is scheduled for automatic restart but encounters a problem that prevents it from completing successfully. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  
  Job Failure: The background job may have failed due to various reasons such as:
  
  Resource issues (e.g., insufficient memory or CPU).
  Errors in the job's ABAP code or logic.
  Database issues (e.g., deadlocks, timeouts).
  Missing authorizations for the user executing the job.
  External dependencies not being met (e.g., files not found, services unavailable).
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The job might be misconfigured, leading to repeated failures.
  
  
  System Load: High system load or contention for resources can lead to job failures.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Job Logs: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to view the job logs. Look for error messages or dumps that can provide insight into why the job failed.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Job:
  
  Review the job's configuration in transaction SM36. Ensure that