How To Fix 5A412 - Recurrence frequency is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Recurrence frequency is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A412 - Recurrence frequency is missing ?

  The SAP error message 5A412 indicates that there is a missing recurrence frequency in a scheduling or planning context, typically related to background jobs or scheduling tasks in SAP. This error often arises when a user attempts to create or modify a job without specifying how often the job should recur.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the recurrence frequency for a scheduled job or task has not been defined. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating a background job in transaction codes like SM36 (Define Background Job).
  When setting up a recurring task in a planning or scheduling application.
  If the job is intended to run at specific intervals (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) but the frequency has not been specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error 5A412, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Job Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM36 to define or modify the background job.
  
  
  
  Specify Recurrence Frequency:
  
  In the job definition screen, look for the section where you can set the job's start time and frequency.
  Ensure that you specify the recurrence frequency. This could be:
  
  One-time execution
  Daily
  Weekly
  Monthly
  
  
  If you choose a recurring option, make sure to fill in the necessary details, such as the interval and the start date/time.
  
  
  
  Save the Job:
  
  After entering the required information, save the job definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, check if there are any other dependencies or settings that might be affecting the job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify background jobs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5A412 and successfully define the recurrence frequency for your scheduled job.