How To Fix 1M170 - Next execution date deleted due to missing period specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Next execution date deleted due to missing period specification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M170 - Next execution date deleted due to missing period specification ?

  The SAP error message 1M170 ("Next execution date deleted due to missing period specification") typically occurs in the context of scheduling jobs or tasks in SAP, particularly when there is a missing or incorrect specification of the period for a scheduled job.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Period Specification: The job or task that you are trying to schedule does not have a defined period for execution. This could mean that the frequency of execution (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) is not set.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the job might be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to determine when the job should run next.
  Job Deletion: If a job was previously scheduled but the period specification was removed or not set correctly, the system will delete the next execution date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job.
  Identify the job that is causing the error and review its scheduling details.
  
  
  
  Edit Job Details:
  
  Use transaction code SM36 to edit the job.
  Ensure that the period specification is correctly set. This includes defining how often the job should run (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) and ensuring that the start date and time are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Job Variants:
  
  If the job uses a variant, ensure that the variant is correctly defined and that it includes all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the job configuration and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Test the Job:
  
  You can manually execute the job to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Create/Change Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for job scheduling and management for more detailed guidance on setting up jobs and handling errors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and the 1M170 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule your job in SAP.