42140 - Job '&1' successfully scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Job '&1' successfully scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42140 - Job '&1' successfully scheduled ?

  The SAP error message 42140, which states "Job '&1' successfully scheduled," is not actually an error in the traditional sense. Instead, it is an informational message indicating that a background job has been successfully scheduled in the SAP system. The message includes a placeholder '&1' that will be replaced with the job name or ID.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a user or a program schedules a background job in SAP, and the scheduling process completes without any issues. It confirms that the job is now in the queue to be executed at the specified time.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational and not an error, there is no action required to resolve it. However, if you are looking to verify the job's status or troubleshoot any issues related to the job execution, you can do the following:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor the status of the scheduled job. You can filter by job name, user, or date to find the specific job.
  
  
  Review Job Logs: After the job has executed, you can check the job log for any messages or errors that may have occurred during its execution. This can also be done in transaction SM37.
  
  
  Job Scheduling: If you need to modify the job schedule or parameters, you can do so using transaction SM36 to change the job settings.
  
  
  Notifications: If you want to set up notifications for job completion or failure, you can configure this in the job scheduling options.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-wide issues)
  
  
  
  Job Types: Background jobs can be of various types, such as ABAP programs, report executions, or other tasks that need to run without user intervention.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Best Practices: Ensure that jobs are scheduled during off-peak hours to minimize impact on system performance, and regularly monitor job execution to catch any potential issues early.
  
  
  In summary, the message 42140 is a confirmation of successful job scheduling, and no corrective action is needed unless you are looking to monitor or manage the job further.