How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE200 - Job cancelled; check the log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Job cancelled; check the log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE200 - Job cancelled; check the log ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_AT_GENERATE200 Job cancelled; check the log
  typically occurs during the execution of a background job related to the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or ArchiveLink processes, especially when generating or processing archive files or related spool requests.
  
  Cause
  
  The background job WRF_AT_GENERATE200 is designed to generate archive files or process archive-related data.
  The job cancellation usually indicates an error occurred during the execution, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the archiving object or variant.
  Insufficient authorizations for the user running the job.
  Problems with spool requests or output device configuration.
  Issues with the archive file path or file system permissions.
  Errors in the custom code or user-exits/enhancements triggered during the archiving process.
  System resource issues (e.g., memory, database locks).
  
  
  The message itself is generic and instructs to check the job log for detailed error information.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Job Log:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Find the job WRF_AT_GENERATE200 and check the job log and spool output.
  Identify the exact error message or dump causing the cancellation.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Details:
  
  Look for specific error messages such as authorization failures, file system errors, or ABAP dumps.
  If the error relates to spool or output device, verify the device configuration in SPAD.
  If the error relates to file paths, check the archive file directory permissions and availability.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object and Variant:
  
  Check the archiving object configuration in SARA.
  Ensure the variant used for the job is correctly maintained and all mandatory parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user running the job has the necessary authorizations for archiving and spool processing.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If custom enhancements or user-exits are involved, debug or review the code for errors.
  
  
  
  System Resources:
  
  Check system logs (SM21) and dumps (ST22) for resource-related issues.
  Ensure sufficient memory and database availability.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  After fixing the identified issues, re-schedule the job and monitor its execution.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SM37 – Job Monitoring
  SARA – Archive Administration
  SPAD – Spool Administration
  ST22 – ABAP Dump Analysis
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_AT_GENERATE200 or archiving job errors.
  Common notes address spool issues, authorization problems, or file system errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Data Archiving and ArchiveLink.
  SAP Knowledge Base Articles on archiving job troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Job cancellation due to errors in archiving job execution (configuration, authorization, spool, file system, or custom code).
  
  
  Solution
  Check job log in SM37, analyze errors, verify archiving object and variant, check authorizations, review spool/output device, fix issues, and rerun job.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SM37, SARA, SPAD, ST22, SM21; consult SAP Notes and documentation on archiving jobs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error details from the job log or dump, I can help you further pinpoint the issue.