How To Fix 3F161 - Job indicator &1 not valid on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Job indicator &1 not valid on &2

What causes this issue?

The job indicator &V1& is not stored in table T710S, or the key date
&V2& lies outside the validity period.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F161 - Job indicator &1 not valid on &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3F161 indicates that there is an issue with the job indicator specified in the job scheduling or processing context. The message reads: "Job indicator &1 not valid on &2," where &1 represents the job indicator and &2 represents the context or object (like a job name or ID) where the error occurred.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Job Indicator: The job indicator specified does not exist or is not valid for the job or process being executed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling settings or the job itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job with the specified job indicator.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow the use of the specified job indicator for the given context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Indicator: Verify that the job indicator specified (&1) is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the job definitions or configurations in the relevant transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  
  
  Review Job Configuration: Ensure that the job is configured correctly and that the job indicator is appropriate for the job type and context.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to use the specified job indicator. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about valid job indicators and their usage.
  
  
  System Settings: Check if there are any system-wide settings or restrictions that might be affecting the validity of the job indicator.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to view job logs and statuses, and SM36 (Define Background Job) to create or modify jobs.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to job scheduling and indicators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.