How To Fix 00549 - Job & is flagged as 'not executable'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Job & is flagged as 'not executable'

What causes this issue?

The feasibility of the chosen form of processing depends on the status
of the affected background job. The selected background job is flagged
as `cannot be executed'. The required operation is not feasible in this
status.

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?

Check the choice of processing or the background job.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00549 - Job & is flagged as 'not executable' ?

  The SAP error message "00549 Job & is flagged as 'not executable'" typically indicates that a background job in SAP has been marked as not executable. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Status: The job may have been manually set to a non-executable status by a user or system administrator.
  Job Definition Issues: There may be issues with the job definition, such as missing or incorrect parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the job.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that prevent this job from being executed.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the job server that prevent execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job. If it is marked as 'not executable', you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Attributes:
  
  If the job is flagged as not executable, you can modify the job attributes. You can do this by selecting the job and choosing the option to change its status to executable.
  
  
  
  Review Job Definition:
  
  Ensure that the job is defined correctly. Check the job steps, variants, and any parameters that are required for execution.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Check for Conflicts:
  
  Look for any other jobs that may be scheduled at the same time and could be causing a conflict. You can adjust the scheduling of jobs if necessary.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context about why the job is not executable. You can check transaction SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the job continues to be problematic, consider deleting and recreating the job with the correct parameters and settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM36: Define Background Job
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job execution problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.