How To Fix WS_MASS005 - Job & has been terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Job & has been terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS005 - Job & has been terminated ?

  The SAP error message WS_MASS005: Job & has been terminated typically occurs in the context of background job processing, especially when dealing with mass processing or workflow jobs.
  
  Cause:
  
  The background job identified by the job name (represented by & in the message) has been terminated unexpectedly.
  This termination can be due to various reasons such as:
  
  System resource issues (e.g., memory, CPU overload).
  Program errors or dumps during job execution.
  Manual job cancellation by a user or administrator.
  Authorization issues preventing the job from running.
  Locking or database inconsistencies.
  Timeouts or system shutdowns.
  Errors in the job’s ABAP code or workflow steps.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Logs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Find the job by name or job ID.
  Review the job log and spool to identify the exact error or dump that caused termination.
  
  
  
  Analyze Short Dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any ABAP short dumps related to the job.
  Analyze the dump to understand the root cause (e.g., program error, missing data, authorization failure).
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor work processes and system load.
  Ensure there are sufficient resources for job execution.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user running the job has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locked entries that might block the job.
  
  
  
  Correct Program or Workflow Errors:
  
  If the job runs a custom program or workflow, debug or fix the code as needed.
  
  
  
  Reschedule the Job:
  
  After resolving the issue, reschedule the job in SM37.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_MASS005 or the specific job/program.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37 – Job Monitoring
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors (Short Dumps)
  SM50/SM66 – Work Process Overview
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Workflow mass processing jobs failing due to incorrect configuration.
  Background jobs running custom ABAP programs encountering runtime errors.
  Jobs terminated due to system maintenance or shutdown.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for SAP Notes related to WS_MASS005 or the specific job/program for known issues and patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the job name or more context (e.g., the program or workflow involved), I can help you with a more specific diagnosis or solution.