How To Fix 3F553 - Job rule & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Job rule & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F553 - Job rule & not found ?

  The SAP error message 3F553 typically indicates that a job rule is not found in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to job scheduling or background processing in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Job Rule: The job rule that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the job rule was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Job Rule Name: The job rule name specified in the job scheduling or configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the job rule.
  Transport Issues: If the job rule was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job) and verify if the job rule exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Job Rule Name:
  
  Double-check the job rule name for any typos or incorrect references in the job scheduling configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the job rule. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the job rule was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling and job rules for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.