How To Fix XMS_ADM111 - Unable to release job &1 automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Unable to release job &1 automatically

What causes this issue?

Unable to release job &V1& automatically.
A job is only automatically released for execution if the user
scheduling the job has release authorization RELE for the
authorization object for operating on background jobs.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Release the job manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM111 - Unable to release job &1 automatically ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM111: Unable to release job &1 automatically typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically release a specific job, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies that are not met. For example, it might be waiting for another job to complete or for certain conditions to be fulfilled.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be released, such as "Cancelled" or "Released".
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient resources (like background processing capacity) to execute the job.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the job scheduling settings or in the background processing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to release the job.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Dependencies: Review the job's dependencies and ensure that all prerequisite jobs have completed successfully.
  Review Job Status: Check the status of the job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and ensure it is in a state that allows it to be released.
  Resource Check: Verify that there are enough background processing resources available. You can check the system's background job configuration in transaction SM50 or SM66.
  Configuration Review: Review the job scheduling configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up. This includes checking the job class and priority.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or the system has the necessary authorizations to release the job. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  Manual Release: If automatic release fails, you can try to manually release the job using transaction SM37.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on job scheduling and background processing for more detailed information on managing jobs.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.