Timer Job failed?

Tevon2.0 1,101 Reputation points
2023-05-24T19:16:12.6433333+00:00

I saw this error in my event viewer. What does this mean and how should I fix it?

Timer Job failed: An error has occurred in Reminder! System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access is denied. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070005 (E_ACCESSDENIED))
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.SPGlobal.HandleUnauthorizedAccessException(UnauthorizedAccessException ex, Boolean allowCompleteRequest)
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.Library.SPRequest.GetListsWithCallback(String bstrUrl, StorePath path, Guid foreignWebId, String bstrListInternalName, Int32 dwBaseType, Int32 dwBaseTypeAlt, Int32 dwServerTemplate, UInt32 dwGetListFlags, UInt32 dwListFilterFlags, Boolean bPrefetchMetaData, Boolean bSecurityTrimmed, Boolean bGetSecurityData, Boolean bPrefetchRelatedFields, ISP2DSafeArrayWriter p2DWriter, Int32& plRecycleBinCount)
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.SPListCollection.EnsureListsData(Guid webId, String strListName)
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.SPListCollection.EnsureListsData(String strListName)
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.SPListCollection.ItemByInternalName(String strInternalName, Boolean bThrowException)
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.SPListCollection.GetListById(Guid uniqueID, Boolean bThrowException)
   at Microsoft.SharePoint.SPListCollection.get_Item(Guid uniqueID)
   at SPARKWorkflow.SPARKWorkflowTasksEscalationAndReminderTimerJob.<>c__DisplayClass7_0.<ReminderWF_task>b__0()
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  1. RaytheonXie_MSFT 31,071 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-05-25T08:36:30.3966667+00:00

    Hi @Tevon2.0

    When you encounter a Timer Job failure in the Event Viewer, it indicates that a scheduled task or operation in your system has encountered an issue and did not complete successfully. Timer Jobs are a specific type of scheduled task in Microsoft SharePoint that execute at predefined intervals.

    To troubleshoot and resolve the Timer Job failure, you can follow these steps:

    Identify the specific Timer Job: In the Event Viewer, locate the failed Timer Job entry. Take note of the job name or any associated error codes or messages.

    Review Timer Job settings: Open the SharePoint Central Administration site and navigate to "Monitoring" or "Timer Jobs" section (the exact location may vary depending on your SharePoint version). Look for the corresponding Timer Job and review its settings. Ensure that the job has the correct schedule and configuration.

    Check Timer Job dependencies: Some Timer Jobs may have dependencies on specific services or components. Verify that any required services, such as SharePoint Timer Service, are running properly. Restarting the SharePoint Timer Service can sometimes resolve intermittent issues.

    Examine Timer Job history: Within SharePoint Central Administration, find the Timer Job history or logs. Look for additional details about the failed job, including any error messages or exceptions. This information can provide clues about the underlying cause.

    Verify account permissions: Ensure that the account under which the Timer Job is running has the necessary permissions to access the required SharePoint resources or databases. Insufficient permissions can lead to job failures.

    Restart SharePoint services: Restarting the SharePoint services can help resolve certain issues. Perform a server restart if feasible or restart the necessary services individually, such as SharePoint Timer Service or SharePoint Administration Service.

    Review recent changes: If the Timer Job failure started occurring after recent changes or updates to your SharePoint environment, consider rolling back those changes or investigating if they may have caused the issue. This could include updates to SharePoint itself, modifications to farm configurations, or changes in the underlying infrastructure.

    1. Monitor system health: Monitor the overall health and performance of your SharePoint environment. Check for any additional errors or warnings in the Event Viewer or SharePoint ULS logs that may be related to the Timer Job failure. Addressing underlying performance or configuration issues can prevent future failures.

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