How To Fix 00572 - Job & does not contain any steps yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Job & does not contain any steps yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00572 - Job & does not contain any steps yet ?

  The SAP error message "00572 Job & does not contain any steps yet" typically indicates that a background job has been created but does not have any steps defined for it. This can occur for various reasons, such as an incomplete job definition or an error during the job scheduling process.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Job Definition: The job was created but no steps were added to it.
  Job Scheduling Error: There may have been an error during the scheduling process that prevented steps from being added.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently created a job without specifying any steps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Search for the job using the job name or user who created it.
  Check the job details to confirm that no steps have been defined.
  
  
  
  Edit the Job:
  
  If the job is found and has no steps, you can edit it.
  Use transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Enter the job name and click on the "Change" button.
  Add the necessary steps to the job by specifying the program or report to be executed, along with any required parameters.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  After adding the steps, save the job and re-schedule it.
  Ensure that the job is set to run at the desired time.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If you encounter issues while adding steps, check for any error messages that may indicate what went wrong.
  Ensure that the program or report you are trying to schedule is valid and has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully define and schedule your background job in SAP.